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
The omissions come after announcements by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin earlier this year that his agency was designating microplastics and pharmaceuticals priority contaminants for testing.
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Susanne Rust
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Hazardous materials crews also responded because of concerns that water used to fight the fire could carry chemicals and other contaminants into nearby storm drains.
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Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Without effective cleaning and sanitizing, these contaminants can be difficult to remove and may increase the risk of cross-contamination.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Excess contaminants can contribute to cloudy water and irritation of the eyes and skin.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This includes screening for heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, along with other potential contaminants.
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Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Locals often build up some tolerance to these water contaminants, but visitors haven’t, so a glass a resident drinks safely can leave a traveler sick for days.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
However, use caution with glossy and highly-colored cardboard, which may contain contaminants that aren’t safe for food gardens.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
There are biological contaminants, and that’s anything that’s a living organism.
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Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
Susanne Rust
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Hazardous materials crews also responded because of concerns that water used to fight the fire could carry chemicals and other contaminants into nearby storm drains.
—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Without effective cleaning and sanitizing, these contaminants can be difficult to remove and may increase the risk of cross-contamination.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Excess contaminants can contribute to cloudy water and irritation of the eyes and skin.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This includes screening for heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, along with other potential contaminants.
—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Locals often build up some tolerance to these water contaminants, but visitors haven’t, so a glass a resident drinks safely can leave a traveler sick for days.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
However, use caution with glossy and highly-colored cardboard, which may contain contaminants that aren’t safe for food gardens.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
There are biological contaminants, and that’s anything that’s a living organism.
—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminants
pollutants
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And although data surrounding the health effects directly connected to data centers haven’t been around for long, there are decades of data linking negative health outcomes to the pollutants that come from those turbines.
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Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
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“Contaminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminants. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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