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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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contamination. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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