Any substances which pollute the air is called _____

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Air is essential for the survival of life on the earth, but it should be free from impurities.
The condition of air around us is known as air quality.
Good air quality refers to clean and non-polluted air, whereas poor air quality refers to the presence of harmful substances in the air.
Any undesirable change in the physical, chemical or biological character of air leads to air pollution.
Any substance which pollutes the air is called an air pollutant.
Therefore, any substances which pollute the air is called air pollutant.

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