contaminant

noun

con·​tam·​i·​nant kən-ˈta-mə-nənt How to pronounce contaminant (audio)
: something that contaminates

Examples of contaminant in a Sentence

a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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The soil layer should be thick enough to filter contaminants formed by the decaying body. David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 This product is also third-party tested for contents and contaminants by NSF. Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 18 Oct. 2024 Like many other vegetables, sweet potatoes can be a source of contaminants like pesticides and dirt. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024 The Honeywell air purifier has three speed settings and an auto mode, which responds quickly to contaminants in the air. Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for contaminant 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of contaminant was in 1922

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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

contaminant

noun
con·​tam·​i·​nant kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt How to pronounce contaminant (audio)
: something that contaminates

Medical Definition

contaminant

noun
con·​tam·​i·​nant kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt How to pronounce contaminant (audio)
: something that contaminates

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