Synonyms of contaminants

contaminants

noun

plural of contaminant

as in pollutants

something that is or that makes impure

a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pollutants
• contaminations
• impurities
• sludges
• defects
• irregularities
• adulterants
• soil
• stains
• dirt
• defilements
• abnormalities
• spots
• faults
• muck
• blots
• grime
• taints
• filth
• blotches
• flaws
• blemishes
• smut
• imperfections
• scums
• disfigurements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filters
• refiners
• purifiers
• clarifiers
• purities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contaminants

Look for products that have been tested for contaminants like lead, arsenic, and mercury. — Stacey Colino, Time, 22 July 2026

Filters with higher values can catch smaller contaminants like smoke, bacteria and viruses. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 July 2026

As many news reports will remind you, thoroughly rinsing produce under clean, running water is recommended, especially for fruits and vegetables with nooks and crannies where dirt and contaminants may become trapped. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Activists had pressured Zeldin for months to crack down on microplastics and other environmental contaminants. — Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Thoroughly washing, peeling or cooking foods that could store contaminants is recommended to avoid illness. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Risks for Reusing Towels An article in Scientific Reports1 found that all of the contaminants in bath towels form a microbial community and the longer the towel stays damp, the more the community grows. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Jegede said most root vegetables like potatoes and carrots, along with any fruit that has an outer layer, can be washed to remove potential contaminants, even if they were covered in ash. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Check the certification label to verify which contaminants it has been tested to reduce, and replace cartridges according to the manufacturer’s instructions. — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026