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

Their mining and processing can also release metals and other contaminants into surrounding environments. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

If your home is connected to a sewer, the water travels to a treatment plant where solids and contaminants are removed. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

That media might include activated carbon, KDF, calcium sulfite or some combination designed to reduce specific contaminants. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Rather than filtering contaminants out and concentrating them into waste, this method uses ozone gas and naturally occurring microbes to break contaminants down instead of just isolating them. — Piper Heath, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Board members cited the crematorium's proximity to Babcock Elementary and concerns about potential exposure to air contaminants. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

More than 400,000 people were exposed to toxic contaminants, physical-injury risks and stressful conditions in the days, weeks and months following the attacks, according to the World Trade Center Health Program. — Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The Niners basically treated their star running back like a precious artifact this offseason, storing him at optimal temperature and humidity, limiting his exposure to light and contaminants. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Even when testing finds contaminants, manufacturers say marijuana that’s already in dispensaries often remains for sale. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026