Substances that cause pollution are ________.

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Pollutants:
Pollutants are certain substances that can lead to pollution.
The pollutants that are introduced into water, soil and air can lead to water, soil and air pollution respectively.
Pesticides, mercury, DDT, oxides of nitrogen and sulphur, etc are types of pollutants that can cause pollution.
Final answer: Substances that cause pollution are pollutants.

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