on contact

phrase

: as soon as two things physically touch
The chemical kills germs on contact

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The five habits below aren;t about calming the feeling directly, and none of them will make anxiety disappear on contact. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Activated by a light mist of water or applied to damp skin, the nanofiber patch dissolves on contact, delivering ingredients that help stimulate collagen while creating an invisible shield against pollution. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Anthony Volpe, the Yankees’ runner on third, took off on contact. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Acaricides are not meant for skin and will kill ticks on contact. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on contact

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“On contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20contact. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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