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
Homes were evacuated and an unknown number of people were exposed to toxic air contaminants, said Andrew Klooster, Colorado field advocate for the environmental organization Earthworks.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
One filter provides supreme taste and the other eliminates contaminants, all with a lightweight, flexible design.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
If accidentally ingested, contaminants such as glass could cause dental damage, laceration of the mouth or throat, laceration or perforation of the intestine, and other serious injuries.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
That will be followed by an extensive remediation effort on the rest of the property, beginning in 2028, to remove coal ash and other contaminants left over from decades of industrial use.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
Health benefits of house burping House burping can help remove contaminants such as carbon dioxide buildup, dust, allergens and gases from cleaning products and air fresheners from the home.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026
The testing also found evidence of pesticides and contaminants in several of the products, including a carcinogen used in paint stripper that is restricted in cannabis in other states.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the recall notice, the FDA sampled the baby food using its Total Diet Study tool, which monitors levels of nutrients – and contaminants – in foods people eat across the United States.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Boiling water to reduce contaminants isn’t a practical solution in places without consistent electricity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
One filter provides supreme taste and the other eliminates contaminants, all with a lightweight, flexible design.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
If accidentally ingested, contaminants such as glass could cause dental damage, laceration of the mouth or throat, laceration or perforation of the intestine, and other serious injuries.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
That will be followed by an extensive remediation effort on the rest of the property, beginning in 2028, to remove coal ash and other contaminants left over from decades of industrial use.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
Health benefits of house burping House burping can help remove contaminants such as carbon dioxide buildup, dust, allergens and gases from cleaning products and air fresheners from the home.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026
The testing also found evidence of pesticides and contaminants in several of the products, including a carcinogen used in paint stripper that is restricted in cannabis in other states.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the recall notice, the FDA sampled the baby food using its Total Diet Study tool, which monitors levels of nutrients – and contaminants – in foods people eat across the United States.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Boiling water to reduce contaminants isn’t a practical solution in places without consistent electricity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminants
pollutants
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Idle wells can also release harmful pollutants, yet thousands of idle wells remain unplugged within these health protection zones.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Of all fossil fuels, coal emits the most carbon dioxide per unit of energy, and burning it releases deadly pollutants into the air.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Contaminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminants. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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