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
Chris Frey, a professor of environmental engineering at North Carolina State University, says in reality there are hundreds of contaminants on that list which have never seen any regulatory action.
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Will Stone, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Debate over source and risks of contaminants In the wastewater sample Eurofins tested, the concentrations of lithium, strontium and vanadium were abnormally high compared to levels in rainwater or groundwater, according to Lazarte, the attorney.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
If the contaminants can spread, the soil goes to a site in Emelle, Alabama, as hazardous waste.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Even in small amounts, these contaminants are enough to hobble normal processes.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Will Stone, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Debate over source and risks of contaminants In the wastewater sample Eurofins tested, the concentrations of lithium, strontium and vanadium were abnormally high compared to levels in rainwater or groundwater, according to Lazarte, the attorney.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
If the contaminants can spread, the soil goes to a site in Emelle, Alabama, as hazardous waste.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Even in small amounts, these contaminants are enough to hobble normal processes.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminant
Noun
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For this reason, many food safety experts recommend using a non-wooden cutting board for raw meat and poultry to reduce cross-contamination.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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An area of Cuesta Park was without water after a mistake at a construction site caused water contamination.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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These hazardous pollutants can cause cancer and damage the nervous system and liver.—
The Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In addition, researchers are using synthetic biology to design organisms capable of detecting and breaking down environmental pollutants, offering new tools for bioremediation.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminant. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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