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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Nearly 90,000 bottles of a children’s pain reliever have been recalled due to reports of black specs and other contaminants, according to federal regulators.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Urban runoff from rivers and creeks can also carry contaminants into coastal waters.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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More immediately, emissions have consequences — just ask the Bronx residents that suffer from higher rates of asthma as a result of vehicle emissions in tandem with other pollutants.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The coalition noted that current atmospheric conditions — including marine layer inversions and low winds — may be trapping pollutants at ground level, worsening exposure for residents.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Contaminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminations. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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