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 disease can spread directly between animals and indirectly through environmental contamination.
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
However, always check the package for nut-free or soy-free labeling, as there may be potential cross-contamination in manufacturing facilities.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
An Oregon company is recalling nearly 56,000 pounds of frozen blueberries due to possible Listeria contamination, which federal regulators this week classified as the most serious type of recall.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
However, always check the package for nut-free or soy-free labeling, as there may be potential cross-contamination in manufacturing facilities.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
An Oregon company is recalling nearly 56,000 pounds of frozen blueberries due to possible Listeria contamination, which federal regulators this week classified as the most serious type of recall.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contamination
Noun
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Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Department of Environmental Management typically prohibits this practice due to contaminants like salt and sand.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those guardrails are in place because air pollutants that come from the generators, like nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and ‘fine particulate matter’ are known to cause lung and heart health issues when inhaled.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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More recent air news New research suggests some air pollutants can significantly alter insect behavior, science journalist Gennaro Tomma writes in National Geographic.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contamination. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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