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a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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This means it’s been independently verified to be free of contaminants and has an accurate ingredient label.
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Holly Klamer, Ms, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
In just the last six months, the South Coast AQMD has issued the facility eight such nuisance violations, which indicate a discharge of air contaminants causing odors traced back to Hyperion, according to recent inspector testimony.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The same family of contaminants triggered past recalls of the heartburn drug Zantac, the diabetes drug metformin and the smoking cessation medication Chantix.
—Anthony Robledo, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
How to Disinfect Kitchen and Bathroom Surfaces To disinfect hard nonporous surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom, start by cleaning them to remove dirt, food particles, grease or oil, and any other contaminants.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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Holly Klamer, Ms, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
In just the last six months, the South Coast AQMD has issued the facility eight such nuisance violations, which indicate a discharge of air contaminants causing odors traced back to Hyperion, according to recent inspector testimony.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The same family of contaminants triggered past recalls of the heartburn drug Zantac, the diabetes drug metformin and the smoking cessation medication Chantix.
—Anthony Robledo, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
How to Disinfect Kitchen and Bathroom Surfaces To disinfect hard nonporous surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom, start by cleaning them to remove dirt, food particles, grease or oil, and any other contaminants.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Contaminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contaminant. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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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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