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a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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The contaminant mostly comes from manure or fertilizer but can also originate from septic systems and other sources.
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
The most notable contaminant, perchloroethylene (PCE), is a cleaning solvent that has been linked to several types of cancer.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
The most notable contaminant, perchloroethylene (PCE), is a cleaning solvent that has been linked to several types of cancer.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt 
: something that contaminates
Medical Definition
contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt
: something that contaminates
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