pollutants

Example Sentences

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But communities nearby complained that the plants were spewing pollutants.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The researchers believe the technology could eventually lead to portable and affordable devices for detecting environmental pollutants, identifying hidden defects in materials, and performing medical diagnostics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

In 2005, Boeing agreed to pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that pollutants from the hilltop lab were responsible for range of cancers, auto-immune disorders and tumors afflicting nearby residents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Last month, the county and university researchers sent a van through neighborhoods to measure pollutants, partly in response to residents’ concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Although she was enjoying the night air, Holly could taste traces of pollutants.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer