CONTAMINANTS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

contaminants

noun

plural of contaminant

as in pollutants

something that is or that makes impure a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water

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Recent Examples of contaminants Jegede said most root vegetables like potatoes and carrots, along with any fruit that has an outer layer, can be washed to remove potential contaminants, even if they were covered in ash. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Check the certification label to verify which contaminants it has been tested to reduce, and replace cartridges according to the manufacturer’s instructions. — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Common threats include biotoxins, chemical contaminants, disease, and fishing gear entanglements, experts say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 The team’s findings suggest that crushing concrete and exposing it to air during recycling or shallow burial could dramatically improve its ability to immobilize radioactive contaminants. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Middleton also reportedly avoids drinking tap water when travelling overseas because of concerns over bacteria, contaminants or unfamiliar mineral content. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026 These contaminants can also carry pathogens, which may cause foodborne illness. — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 The company focuses on water treatment technologies and environmental engineering systems designed to address contaminants in natural and industrial water sources. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 July 2026 But sharks are not zebrafish — their neurobiology is distinct, shaped by an evolutionary lineage far older than most modern contaminants. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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pollutants

Noun

As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
The material can power reactions such as oxidizing organic molecules, potentially degrading pollutants, sterilizing surfaces, or enabling photocatalytic chemistry to continue later in the dark.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

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