1.
pollutant; contaminant
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment, including air, water, and soil. Commonly used in environmental science and public health discussions.
A compound of 汚染 (pollution/contamination) + 物質 (substance). Used in environmental science, news reports, and public health discussions.
Common collocations
- 大気汚染物質: air pollutant
- 水質汚染物質: water pollutant
- 有害汚染物質: harmful contaminant
- 汚染物質を除去する: to remove pollutants
- 汚染物質の排出: emission of pollutants
- 汚染物質が検出される: pollutants are detected
Related words
Related Words
Related:
汚染 (pollution, contamination)
Related:
環境汚染 (environmental pollution)
Related:
公害 (public nuisance/pollution)
Compare:
有害物質 (harmful substance)