as in contaminants
something that is or that makes impure
concerned about adulterants in the town's water supply coming from the discharge from the factory
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Or just smarter smoke alarms and radon detectors that also check for dozens of different contaminants.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Always obtain the certificate of analysis for any product and check the chain of custody to verify the source and confirm there are no contaminants.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have found that the EPA’s daily AQI was less reliable for predicting health problems during warmer weather months, when pollutants mix more.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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This finding suggests that pollutants are embedded during the manufacturing process and can leach out with minimal contact.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Adulterants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulterants. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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