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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In the past, scientists have taken a number of approaches to this problem, such as heat treatment, hydroponics, liquid salts (known as ionic liquids) and electro-deoxidation that on Earth is used to break down contaminants in wastewater.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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Advocates say the move will result in greater emissions of heavy metals such as mercury and other toxic pollutants.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over the past five years, more than 100 billion gallons of pollutants have been discharged into the Tijuana River, according to the contract.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Contaminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminations. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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