on contact

idiom

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

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Nor was this the first time that his past conspiracy theorizing appeared to explode on contact with the realities of government. Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026 Infused with the same micro triple-lipid capsules—ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—that replenish the skin barrier on contact, it’s specifically formulated for dry, sensitive skin. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026 This time around, any flakes that fall will be brief and melt on contact, like what was observed in the Florida panhandle two weeks ago in Pensacola. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026 Their sanctions range from restrictions on contact to permanent ineligibility to coach. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026 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 13 Feb. 2026.

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