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Recent Examples of contamination After removing environmental contamination, the team sequenced and analyzed the genetic material. 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 See All Example Sentences for contamination
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Always use proper ventilation while cooking to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide and air pollutants.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • 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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