Examples of contaminant in a Sentence
a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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Seventy-five chemicals and four chemical groups (microplastics, pharmaceuticals, PFAS chemicals, and disinfection byproducts) were listed on the 2026 contaminant list.
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Susanne Rust
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Hazardous materials crews also responded because of concerns that water used to fight the fire could carry chemicals and other contaminants into nearby storm drains.
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Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In the event your well water tests come back with high levels of uranium or another contaminant, stop drinking the water immediately and contact Health and Welfare to discuss next steps.
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Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Without effective cleaning and sanitizing, these contaminants can be difficult to remove and may increase the risk of cross-contamination.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
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Susanne Rust
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Hazardous materials crews also responded because of concerns that water used to fight the fire could carry chemicals and other contaminants into nearby storm drains.
—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In the event your well water tests come back with high levels of uranium or another contaminant, stop drinking the water immediately and contact Health and Welfare to discuss next steps.
—
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Without effective cleaning and sanitizing, these contaminants can be difficult to remove and may increase the risk of cross-contamination.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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