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pollutant

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pol⋅lu⋅tant

  [puh-loot-nt]
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–noun
1. something that pollutes.
2. any substance, as certain chemicals or waste products, that renders the air, soil, water, or other natural resource harmful or unsuitable for a specific purpose.
Origin:
1890–95; pollute + -ant
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pol·lut·ant   (pə-lōōt'nt)   
n.  Something that pollutes, especially a waste material that contaminates air, soil, or water.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: pol·lut·ant
Pronunciation: p&-'lüt-&nt
Function: noun
: something that pollutes
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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pollutant pol·lut·ant (pə-l&oomacr;t'nt)
n.
Something that pollutes, especially a waste material that contaminates air, soil, or water.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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