on contact

idiom

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

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Garcia touched the bag before Adames, who broke for home on contact, could return safely to the bag. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025 This fast-acting formula delivers relief on contact, so discomfort doesn't slow you down. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 Others explode on contact with their airborne targets. David Axe, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Greene’s overall hitting on contact was about 16.5% better than Langford. Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025 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 19 Jun. 2025.

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