Meaning of the word pollutant in English

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pollutant

US /pəˈluː.t̬ənt/
UK /pəˈluː.t̬ənt/
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Noun

1.

a substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere

Example:
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous pollutant.
Industrial waste is a major pollutant of rivers.
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