as in contaminants
something that is or that makes impure
swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized
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Noun
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This uses natural ingredients and surfactants to deal with mold and other contaminants on surfaces, such as bacteria.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Independent testing confirms that supplements contain the ingredients listed on the label and are free from harmful contaminants.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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It is also highly influenced by genetics and can be altered or intensified based on external factors such as diet, stress, and exposure to pollutants.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the turbines are very inefficient, and are also spitting out pollutants—not just CO2 but nitrous oxide and formaldehyde.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Contaminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminations. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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