What is meant by pollutant?

Open in App

Solution

A pollutant is a substance or energy introduced into the environment that has undesired effects, or adversely affects the usefulness of a natural resource like air, water etc.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

What is meant by noise pollution ? Name one source of sound causing the noise pollution.

(a) What is meant by water pollution? What are the different ways in which water gets polluted?

(b) State the harmful effects of water pollution.

What is meant by the Global Commons? How are they exploited and polluted?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program