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
Conversely, the rooms can be configured to draw air in to contain contaminants from contagious patients, such as those who may have tuberculosis or another transferable illness, according to hospital officials.
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Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
By merging different material detection methods, the system can identify fiber composition and contaminants—like trace amounts of spandex, nylon and acrylic below 2 percent.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Children are especially susceptible to contaminants such as pesticides, even while in the womb, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The technology must survive messy feedstocks, contaminant spikes, and long campaigns.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
By merging different material detection methods, the system can identify fiber composition and contaminants—like trace amounts of spandex, nylon and acrylic below 2 percent.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Children are especially susceptible to contaminants such as pesticides, even while in the womb, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The technology must survive messy feedstocks, contaminant spikes, and long campaigns.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminant
Noun
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Use separate cutting boards and containers to avoid cross-contamination between raw meats and fruits and vegetables.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ready-to-eat food subject to contamination by raw animal product.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Colorado regulators are working on a new permitting system for five toxic air pollutants that will cost millions of dollars to implement — a plan that will need legislative approval during a tight budget year.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminant. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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