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What is a pol...
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What is a pollutant? Name the major air pollutants.
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Pollutant:
A pollutant is a material that causes pollution.
Any substance that makes the air, soil, water, or another natural resource toxic is also called a pollutant.
Common air contaminants include carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and greenhouse gases.
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