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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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
“A sanitizer. We use it to get rid of surface germs. It’s a clean lab, so we try to minimize contaminants.”
From Literature
The long polymer chains in single-use plastics are extremely stable, and contaminants in waste streams can quickly deactivate traditional catalysts.
From Science Daily
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