toxic pollutants

collocation in English

meaningsoftoxicandpollutant

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toxic
adjective
uk
/ˈtɒk.sɪk/us
/ˈtɑːk.sɪk/
poisonous:
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pollutant
noun[C]
uk
/pəˈluː.tənt/us
/pəˈluː.t̬ənt/
a substance ...
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(Definition oftoxicandpollutantfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In this way the system is self-regulating, with delivery of thetoxicpollutantto the microorganisms being 'driven' by cellular demand.
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There have been extensive studies on survival of cercariae exposed to toxic pollutants.
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Furthermore, one would expect the public to demand controls on the more noxious and toxic pollutants which create the greatest disutility at the local level.
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It sets out a new framework for setting and achieving air quality targets and standards for the nine toxic pollutants of most concern.
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They are largely man-made toxic pollutants produced by and used in a variety of industrial sources, for example, as agricultural pesticides, in wood preservation and industrial chemicals.
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As the sea evaporates, the toxic pollutants in the water crystallize along with other minerals to form salt flats.
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Most municipal plants are not specifically designed to treat toxic pollutants found in industrial waste water.
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Sewage, sludge, garbage, and even toxic pollutants are all dumped into the water.
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Industrial wastes containing toxic pollutants require specialized treatment systems.
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Other studies conclude that plants uptake large quantities of heavy metals and toxic pollutants that are retained by produce, which is then consumed by humans.
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Research projects may range from assessing the effects of toxic pollutants on the environment to evaluating how the human immune system responds to chemical compounds within pharmaceutical drugs.
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Amendments in 1977 required stricter regulation of toxic pollutants.
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