poluentes
1. Substances or agents that contaminate air, water, soil, or the environment, causing harm to living organisms or ecosystems
Industrial pollutants are released into the atmosphere daily.
Os poluentes industriais são liberados na atmosfera diariamente.
2. Chemical, biological, or physical agents introduced into the environment in concentrations that cause adverse effects
Water pollutants such as heavy metals threaten aquatic life.
Poluentes da água, como metais pesados, ameaçam a vida aquática.
In Brazil, concerns about pollutants have intensified with industrial growth and urbanization, particularly regarding air quality in São Paulo and water pollution in major rivers. Environmental agencies (IBAMA, CETESB) regularly monitor pollutant levels. In the USA, the EPA regulates pollutants under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, making this a politically and scientifically significant term in public discourse.
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