as in contaminant
something that is or that makes impure
swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized
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Recent Examples of contamination
Butter and celery were pulled from shelves due to bacteria contamination, and sausage was recalled over reports of foreign material in the products.
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
The new system will replace the temporary plants as a long-term solution for addressing water contamination.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
The taco shop was issued a yellow placard for keeping food outside of safe holding temperatures and not properly preventing food contamination.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Rinsing salmon can potentially increase the risk of contamination, says Dr. Farzad.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
The new system will replace the temporary plants as a long-term solution for addressing water contamination.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
The taco shop was issued a yellow placard for keeping food outside of safe holding temperatures and not properly preventing food contamination.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Rinsing salmon can potentially increase the risk of contamination, says Dr. Farzad.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contamination
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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contamination. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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