as in contamination
something that is or that makes impure
a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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Recent Examples of contaminant
State lawmakers also set aside $15 million in grant money to help pay for ridding buildings of contaminants such as asbestos and razing dozens of structures.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The highest concentrations of contaminants were found on the west side of the training facility, and the lowest level of contaminants were found 400 feet from the site’s training tower, according to the report.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The formulas are being examined for the presence of contaminants like arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Instead, the agency says its goal is to reduce the levels of contaminants such as arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury in food.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The highest concentrations of contaminants were found on the west side of the training facility, and the lowest level of contaminants were found 400 feet from the site’s training tower, according to the report.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
The formulas are being examined for the presence of contaminants like arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Instead, the agency says its goal is to reduce the levels of contaminants such as arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury in food.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminant. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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