What is the Spanish word for "pollutant"?

Learn how to say "pollutant" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pollutant

Spanish

contaminante

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Alternative translations of "pollutant"

agente contaminante
sustancia contaminante

Examples of how to use "pollutant" in Spanish

English
Carbon dioxide is a major air pollutant.
Spanish
El dióxido de carbono es un contaminante importante del aire.
English
The factory released a dangerous pollutant into the river.
Spanish
La fábrica liberó un contaminante peligroso en el río.
English
Is this chemical really a pollutant?
Spanish
¿Este químico es realmente un contaminante?
English
Avoid releasing any pollutant near drinking wells.
Spanish
Evita liberar cualquier contaminante cerca de los pozos de agua potable.
English
Air quality improved after removing that pollutant.
Spanish
La calidad del aire mejoró después de eliminar ese contaminante.

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