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
Choose protein powders with third-party verifications Certain organizations test supplements for quality and contaminants.
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Sarah Klein, Time, 19 May 2025
The Hidden Job Explained Before every surgery or surgical procedure, equipment must be sterilized to make sure that the medical tools are free from contaminants and germs.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Masks and disposable head-to-toe coverall suits act as a barrier against the dangerous contaminants.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The team aims to identify solutions to mitigate or eliminate environmental contaminants and risks through not only physical building improvements, but also by providing families and property owners and managers with tools and resources to create healthier spaces.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Sarah Klein, Time, 19 May 2025
The Hidden Job Explained Before every surgery or surgical procedure, equipment must be sterilized to make sure that the medical tools are free from contaminants and germs.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Masks and disposable head-to-toe coverall suits act as a barrier against the dangerous contaminants.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The team aims to identify solutions to mitigate or eliminate environmental contaminants and risks through not only physical building improvements, but also by providing families and property owners and managers with tools and resources to create healthier spaces.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminant
Noun
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Three lots of a drug designed to treat various urinary tract infections have been recalled because the white round tablets might have black spots from microbial contamination.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Inspectors said Trump’s club was out of compliance with many rules regarding food be protected from contamination.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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Many of these pollutants can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to oxidative stress that can damage cells and tissues, ultimately resulting in health problems.—
Paul McClure
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2025
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Older homes had natural air leakage that allowed indoor pollutants to escape and be replaced by fresh outdoor air.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminant. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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