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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These values indicate that only a small portion of the total contaminants actually leaches out under conditions mimicking oral contact.
From Science Daily
Arsenic continues to be one of the most common chemical contaminants in drinking water.
From Science Daily
Among them, an estimated 20% are exiled from standing homes, trapped in an endless cycle of testing, remediation and reevaluation for toxic contaminants — and met with resistance from insurers at every turn.
From Los Angeles Times
Once contaminants were removed, the team evaluated the remaining energy losses.
From Science Daily
Her kids are 11 and 14 years old, and she worries about what contaminants remain in the soil and what effects they may have on their health.
From Los Angeles Times
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