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
After removing environmental contamination, the team sequenced and analyzed the genetic material.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Reducing Contamination Risks Experts say steps can be taken to lower the risk of contamination.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Labs that specialize in ancient DNA have high-tech clean rooms to minimize contamination.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Over 6 million eggs sold by Black Sheep Egg Company have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Reducing Contamination Risks Experts say steps can be taken to lower the risk of contamination.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Labs that specialize in ancient DNA have high-tech clean rooms to minimize contamination.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Over 6 million eggs sold by Black Sheep Egg Company have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contamination
Noun
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The federal agency has been working to reduce dietary exposure to contaminants for children to as close to zero as possible.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The microbes generate new iron-rich minerals that absorb contaminants, which can then be safely collected or reused, reducing both costs and environmental impact.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Always use proper ventilation while cooking to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide and air pollutants.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Microplastics have become a hot topic in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of these microscopic pollutants in the earth’s water supplies.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contamination. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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