contaminant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of contaminant
1920–25; < Latin contāminant- (stem of contāmināns ), present participle of contāmināre. See contaminate, -ant
Example Sentences
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As a result, the leftover flour is free from processing contaminants, aside from residues already present from agricultural sunflower cultivation.
From Science Daily
Now, as the island’s ice melts because of climate change, those contaminants might be thrown into the environment.
From Los Angeles Times
Scientists and remediation professionals have clashed over which contaminants homeowners ought to test for after a fire.
From Los Angeles Times
The review also considers potential risks tied to additives and contaminants found in some commercially produced tea beverages.
From Science Daily
However, some cautioned that the district failed to test for a key family of air contaminants that can increase cancer risk and cause illness.
From Los Angeles Times
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