Examples of contaminant in a Sentence
a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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There are several different contaminants that bath water filters can potentially filter.
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 July 2025
Third-party testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 July 2025
Businesses have started offering direct-to-consumer blood tests for microplastics and related contaminants.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 7 July 2025
Since learning about the asbestos-containing fire debris, local regulators have ordered the operators of Simi Valley Landfill to consult with safety professionals to determine the appropriate level of protective gear needed to protect against breathing in hazardous contaminants.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 July 2025
Third-party testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 July 2025
Businesses have started offering direct-to-consumer blood tests for microplastics and related contaminants.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 7 July 2025
Since learning about the asbestos-containing fire debris, local regulators have ordered the operators of Simi Valley Landfill to consult with safety professionals to determine the appropriate level of protective gear needed to protect against breathing in hazardous contaminants.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt 
: something that contaminates
Medical Definition
contaminant
noun
con·tam·i·nant
kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt
: something that contaminates
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