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
Additionally, steer clear of snow near animal feeders, ponds or other unfiltered water sources, which can introduce contaminants.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Recalls can be initiated for myriad reasons, including undeclared allergens or potential contaminants.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
While the most dramatic spikes in phosphorous, nitrate, organic carbon and sediment generally occurred in the first one to three years, some contaminants lingered for much longer.
—Ben Livneh, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
And exposure to contaminants (lead, cadmium and copper) can be reduced through devices like water filters, plus avoiding hot tap water in cooking, because metals leach more rapidly with heat.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Recalls can be initiated for myriad reasons, including undeclared allergens or potential contaminants.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
While the most dramatic spikes in phosphorous, nitrate, organic carbon and sediment generally occurred in the first one to three years, some contaminants lingered for much longer.
—Ben Livneh, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
And exposure to contaminants (lead, cadmium and copper) can be reduced through devices like water filters, plus avoiding hot tap water in cooking, because metals leach more rapidly with heat.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminant
Noun
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Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas Aldi, in coordination with Cargill Meat Solutions Corp, halted sales of Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas (16 oz trays) on April 21 due to possible metal contamination.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Human evacuation from war zones can open urban habitats to wildlife, while the destruction of green spaces or contamination of soil and water can fragment ecosystems and reduce genetic diversity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Exposure to wildfire smoke, which contains fine particulate matter and other harmful pollutants, is unhealthy even for short periods of time, according to the air district.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Floodwaters can be contaminated with debris, as well as high levels of bacteria, chemicals, waste and other pollutants, which can cause prolonged health risks, the experts said.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminant. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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