contaminations

noun

plural of contamination
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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Recent Examples of contaminations In one of the heaviest contaminations of TCE and PCE documented, thousands of soldiers and their families were exposed to the solvents at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987. — Wuft News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 And the Food and Drug Administration is also investigating contaminations that may be tied to a different outbreak. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminations
  1. contaminants
  2. pollutants
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  • Water filters This pitcher uses Advanced Carbon Core Technology filters to remove up to three times as many contaminants as standard filters.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Temporary low water pressure was monitored during the repair, with samples collected from seven locations in the affected area showing no evidence of contaminants.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of contaminants
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  • This summer has seen record-smashing heatwaves across Europe, huge wildfires from Spain and France to Canada, which have released deadly pollutants into the air, and yet more extreme heat from Africa to Asia.
    — Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • These fun masks foam up on the skin to remove dirt, oil, debris, and other pollutants that can clog your pores.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Contaminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminations. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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