pollutant
/pəˈluːtənt/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #3996 in the learning path
污染物
Definitions
n. A substance that makes air, water, or soil dirty or harmful.
污染物
Example
This filter removes harmful pollutants from our drinking water.
这个过滤器能去除我们饮用水中的有害污染物。
Stricter controls on industrial pollutants could improve air quality and reduce respiratory illness in urban areas.
更严格地管控工业污染物可以改善空气质量，减少城市地区的呼吸道疾病。
Collocations
- air pollutant
- harmful pollutants
- industrial pollutants
Word family
- pollute (v.)
- pollution (n.)
- polluted (adj.)
Usage tip
pollutant指具体污染物，可数；pollution指污染。
FAQ
- What does pollutant mean?
- A substance that makes air, water, or soil dirty or harmful.
- How is pollutant pronounced?
- UK /pəˈluːtənt/, US /pəˈluːtənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
