Define the terms contaminant, pollutant, receptor, sink, particulate

Contaminant, Pollutant, Receptor, Sink, Particulate:

  • A contaminant is any substance that is present in an environment where it does not belong.
  • A pollutant is a contaminant that has harmful effects on the environment or living organisms.
  • A receptor is an organism or part of the environment that can be affected by a pollutant.
  • A sink is a part of the environment that can absorb or remove pollutants from the environment.
  • Particulates are small solid particles or liquid droplets that are suspended in the air or water.