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
The lawsuit also alleges that the companies failed to maintain adequate safety measures to prevent parasitic contamination during manufacturing or while the product was on retail shelves.
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Francie Ebert, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Researchers say a more detailed investigation is necessary to identify the source of the contamination and protect the public in the future.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The authority said on Wednesday that test results found no contamination.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lara claimed the company underpaid claims and was slow to investigate damage to homes and possible contamination from smoke, caused by conflagrations that destroyed huge swaths of the Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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Francie Ebert, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Researchers say a more detailed investigation is necessary to identify the source of the contamination and protect the public in the future.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The authority said on Wednesday that test results found no contamination.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lara claimed the company underpaid claims and was slow to investigate damage to homes and possible contamination from smoke, caused by conflagrations that destroyed huge swaths of the Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contamination
Noun
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While popular tampons contain chemical and heavy metal contaminants, menstrual cups and discs are typically made from medical grade silicone.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Last year, Consumer Reports tested 41 formulas for contaminants such as lead and arsenic, and about half contained potentially harmful levels of at least one.—
Rachel Fobar,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
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Pollution concerns are top of mind across much of Asia but less so in many advanced economies where the most dangerous pollutants tend to be less visible.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 June 2026
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In the near future, environmental teams could use pocket-sized sensors to detect microscopic pollutants in real time.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contamination. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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