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
How could this contamination occur in a modern dairy farm?
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Michael Petros, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
Additionally, the technology’s ability to detect air contamination or dangerous smells could be vital for workplace and facility safety.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Tomato Recall Tomatoes in 14 states have been recalled because of the risk of contamination with salmonella bacteria, according to an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2025
Heavy metal toxicity: Reports of heavy metal contamination in turmeric (e.g., lead, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, and other heavy metals) also exist.
—Regina C. Windsor, Mph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
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Michael Petros, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
Additionally, the technology’s ability to detect air contamination or dangerous smells could be vital for workplace and facility safety.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Tomato Recall Tomatoes in 14 states have been recalled because of the risk of contamination with salmonella bacteria, according to an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2025
Heavy metal toxicity: Reports of heavy metal contamination in turmeric (e.g., lead, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, and other heavy metals) also exist.
—Regina C. Windsor, Mph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contamination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contamination
Noun
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By removing carrion from the environment, vultures contribute to nutrient recycling and keep contaminants from festering in soil and water.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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All those contaminants came from a mixture created by the researchers specifically for the test.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Research has found strong associations between exposure to air pollutants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, indoor toxins like formaldehyde and higher cancer risk — particularly for lung, breast, prostate, and even melanoma.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The data also don’t include airborne pollutants — including automobile exhaust — which could also contribute to the disease.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contamination. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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