on contact

phrase

: as soon as two things physically touch

The chemical kills germs on contact

Examples of on contact in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What starts as a lightweight gel melts into a watery essence on contact, sinking in almost instantly and leaving skin noticeably softer and glassier. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

The solution works by penetrating deep into the fibers, helping to break down stains on contact, without discoloring the affected area. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

When, in the next at-bat, Boston’s Ceddanne Rafaela flied out to center, the Red Sox runners on first and third broke on contact as if there were two outs. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Never rely on contact information supplied in an unexpected message. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on contact

• artefact
• artifact
• counteract
• inexact
• interact
• noncontact
• reenact
• subcontract
• abstract
• attacked
• attract
• contract