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Environmental Pollutants
Synonyms
Environmental contaminants
Definition
Environmental pollutants are substances coming from mineral and fossil sources or are produced by humans. Pollutants can harm ecosystems , plants and animals and cause health problems in humans. Major air pollutants are carbon monoxide