Examples of contaminant in a Sentence
a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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By removing carrion from the environment, vultures contribute to nutrient recycling and keep contaminants from festering in soil and water.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
All those contaminants came from a mixture created by the researchers specifically for the test.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 May 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency decided to not follow past practice of testing the soil after disasters for contaminants.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
All those contaminants came from a mixture created by the researchers specifically for the test.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 May 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency decided to not follow past practice of testing the soil after disasters for contaminants.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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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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