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a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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Scientists have also raised concerns about the growing presence in the environment of microplastics that can enter the body carrying bacteria, chemicals and other contaminants that may contribute to cancer risk.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The Clean Label Project screened 134 products and found heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants in many protein powders.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Rugs enhance the decor, protect surfaces from damage, and outdoor mats help trap dirt, pesticides, and other contaminants from entering your home.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Each ingredient is diligently vetted and each product is exhaustively tested (including a microbial analysis) for heavy metals, pesticides, solvent residues, environmental contaminants, and common allergens including gluten.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The Clean Label Project screened 134 products and found heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants in many protein powders.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Rugs enhance the decor, protect surfaces from damage, and outdoor mats help trap dirt, pesticides, and other contaminants from entering your home.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Each ingredient is diligently vetted and each product is exhaustively tested (including a microbial analysis) for heavy metals, pesticides, solvent residues, environmental contaminants, and common allergens including gluten.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt 
: something that contaminates
Medical Definition
contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt
: something that contaminates
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