as in pollutants
something that is or that makes impure
a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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Recent Examples of contaminants
Also, GreenLight was found to be out of compliance with state statutes when one borehole was left unfilled, creating the potential for water carrying contaminants to flow from one aquifer to another.
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Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Instead, experts believe that genetics together with myriad environmental factors—including maternal age and health and exposure to pollution and contaminants like heavy metals—play a role.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
The Kül unit filters and removes over 80 contaminants for clean and safe water.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Moreover, the byproducts of manufacturing and operating digital infrastructure can contain contaminants that, if not properly treated, pose risks to water quality and ecosystems.
—Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Instead, experts believe that genetics together with myriad environmental factors—including maternal age and health and exposure to pollution and contaminants like heavy metals—play a role.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
The Kül unit filters and removes over 80 contaminants for clean and safe water.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Moreover, the byproducts of manufacturing and operating digital infrastructure can contain contaminants that, if not properly treated, pose risks to water quality and ecosystems.
—Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminants
pollutants
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This change limited the state's ability to secure federal funds for energy efficiency projects, address emissions of climate-warming air pollutants at a statewide level, or promote cleaner technologies that don't rely on fossil fuels.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Still, the amount of heavy metals and pollutants in fish really depends on its species and where it was caught or farmed.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Contaminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminants. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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