Examples of contaminant in a Sentence
a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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Should new cars get an early oil change to clear contaminants?
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Previous spills in Flint River The headwaters of the Flint River, which flows south all the way to Florida, begin from seepage around the area of the Atlanta airport, meaning any contaminants from that area can reach the river more easily.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Plus, water discharge permits don't monitor, regulate or require the removal of every contaminant added Lou Ann Baker, an advocate of Eagle Creek and member of the park's advisory committee.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
Now, as the island’s ice melts because of climate change, those contaminants might be thrown into the environment.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Previous spills in Flint River The headwaters of the Flint River, which flows south all the way to Florida, begin from seepage around the area of the Atlanta airport, meaning any contaminants from that area can reach the river more easily.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Plus, water discharge permits don't monitor, regulate or require the removal of every contaminant added Lou Ann Baker, an advocate of Eagle Creek and member of the park's advisory committee.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
Now, as the island’s ice melts because of climate change, those contaminants might be thrown into the environment.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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