on contact

idiom

: as soon as two things physically touch
The chemical kills germs on contact

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Staff there assess humans and animals for disease threats and, if a case of illness is found, work with local authorities on contact tracing if other passengers were potentially exposed. Pien Huang, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025 The track's tight nature can easily spur on contact, a hallmark of this iconic track. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 Be sure to spray under the leaves where the whiteflies are since the soap only works on contact. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025 Jets Age: 25 Ht: 6-7 Wt: 363 Becton is a large man who can create space on impact and cover up defenders on contact. Randy Mueller, The Athletic, 12 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for on contact

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“On contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20contact. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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