Pollutant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009087",
  "term": "Pollutant",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Any substance or form of energy introduced into the environment that has undesirable effects or adversely impacts the usefulness of a resource. These agents can be chemical, biological, or physical, originating from natural sources or human activities. Common examples include heavy metals, pesticides, and industrial waste products.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "contaminant",
    "soil"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 928 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pollutant/"
}