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
The plume of 1,4-dioxane contamination had yet another helper, the state investigation reveals – an unfortunate location of ancient sinkholes.
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Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The research tested just 25 cookie samples from three states, a small sample size that doesn't necessarily reflect contamination levels nationwide.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Testing revealed potential contamination with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as bird flu.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The product was flagged before distribution, meaning no consumers were exposed to the potential contamination.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The research tested just 25 cookie samples from three states, a small sample size that doesn't necessarily reflect contamination levels nationwide.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Testing revealed potential contamination with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as bird flu.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The product was flagged before distribution, meaning no consumers were exposed to the potential contamination.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contamination. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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