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Polluter

usgb/pəˈluːtər/Volume
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Often used to highlight human activities causing environmental harm. SlideThe city identified local factories as the primary polluters of the river.
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Has a strong negative undertone, blames for contamination problems. SlideDuring the debate, the senator referred to the company as a notorious polluter.
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Can refer to a range of sources, not only industrial, like cars or smokers. SlideCars are significant polluters due to their exhaust emissions.