on contact

idiom

: as soon as two things physically touch
The chemical kills germs on contact

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This lightweight oil disappears into hair on contact, softening coarse strands, detangling knots, and taming frizz. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025 The microneedles swell on contact with ISF. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2025 José Caballero knew on contact that Ben Rice’s monster swing would result in a ball in the seats. Katie Woo, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025 That was showcased on Sunday when second-year safety Patrick McMorris pulled down a second-quarter interception on a pass intended for Bears receiver Samori Toure that cornerback Ethan Bonner tipped on contact. Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on contact

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“On contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20contact. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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