CONTAMINANT Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

contaminant

noun

kən-ˈta-mə-nənt

Definition of contaminant

as in contamination

something that is or that makes impure a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water

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Recent Examples of contaminant Middleton also reportedly avoids drinking tap water when travelling overseas because of concerns over bacteria, contaminants or unfamiliar mineral content. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026 These contaminants can also carry pathogens, which may cause foodborne illness. — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 The company focuses on water treatment technologies and environmental engineering systems designed to address contaminants in natural and industrial water sources. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 July 2026 But sharks are not zebrafish — their neurobiology is distinct, shaped by an evolutionary lineage far older than most modern contaminants. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for contaminant

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Noun

Lettuce and other leafy foods with multiple layers pose a higher risk of contamination, but with a vigorous wash and peeling the outer layers, even the greens can be saved.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Michigan health officials are encouraging people to buy whole heads of lettuce and remove outer leaves where there could be contamination before washing it.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 July 2026

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The material has the potential to combat climate change by capturing and storing carbon or other pollutants, and by extracting water from the atmosphere in water-scarce areas.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Understanding Towel Contamination As a human’s largest organ, skin surfaces are exposed to everything from pollutants to bacteria to chemicals.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

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