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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  1. contaminants
  2. pollutants
Noun
  • As many news reports will remind you, thoroughly rinsing produce under clean, running water is recommended, especially for fruits and vegetables with nooks and crannies where dirt and contaminants may become trapped.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Activists had pressured Zeldin for months to crack down on microplastics and other environmental contaminants.
    — Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of contaminants
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  • Now, yet again, state and local governments are launching an effort to help clean Lake Jesup, this time by removing some of the pollutants on a narrow creek before reaching the lake, which sits about 14 miles northeast of Orlando.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • For children with allergies or asthma, remove the carpet from their bedroom to prevent pollutants and allergens that can build up in the carpet.
    — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of pollutants
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