as in contaminant
something that is or that makes impure
swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized
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Recent Examples of contamination
Butter and celery were pulled from shelves due to bacteria contamination, and sausage was recalled over reports of foreign material in the products.
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
The new system will replace the temporary plants as a long-term solution for addressing water contamination.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
The taco shop was issued a yellow placard for keeping food outside of safe holding temperatures and not properly preventing food contamination.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Rinsing salmon can potentially increase the risk of contamination, says Dr. Farzad.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
The new system will replace the temporary plants as a long-term solution for addressing water contamination.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
The taco shop was issued a yellow placard for keeping food outside of safe holding temperatures and not properly preventing food contamination.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Rinsing salmon can potentially increase the risk of contamination, says Dr. Farzad.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contamination
Noun
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Product Quality: Choose products from reputable sources that provide third-party lab testing to ensure accurate dosing and the absence of contaminants.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even later, in the 1860s, the British surgeon Joseph Lister introduced the first sterile silk sutures, cleaned of contaminants using a solution of carbolic acid.—
Amy Paturel,
Discover Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gas stoves, in addition to those planet-warming emissions, release toxic pollutants directly into the home.—
Rachel Nuwer,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mägi added trees naturally filter pollutants and particulate matter from the air and protecting mature forests helps preserve these natural air cleaners.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contamination. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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