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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxicants
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The Clean Label Project screened 134 products and found heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants in many protein powders.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Strawberries, for example, were contaminated with 10 different PFAS pesticides.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Petrochemicals are also used to produce pesticides, herbicides and plastics used in irrigation systems and agricultural equipment.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Always read directions and take precautions when using these herbicides.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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In a small, domed stone or clay structure, heated volcanic rocks, medicinal herbs, and water create steam, which is believed to cleanse toxins, improve circulation, and provide a spiritual connection to nature.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Combing through these fly larvae, investigators can potentially learn when and where a crime happened, whether the body has been moved or whether toxins were involved.—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Toxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxicants. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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