Synonyms of contaminant

contaminant

noun

kən-ˈta-mə-nənt 

as in contamination

something that is or that makes impure

a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contamination
• pollutant
• sludge
• defect
• impurity
• soil
• irregularity
• stain
• adulterant
• taint
• defilement
• dirt
• spot
• abnormality
• muck
• blot
• fault
• grime
• filth
• blotch
• flaw
• scum
• smut
• blemish
• disfigurement
• imperfection

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filter
• purifier
• refiner
• clarifier
• purity
• cleanliness
• immaculateness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of contaminant

The side effects of the contaminants might reveal themselves in the body as mineral depletion, heavy metal overload or lethargy (chronic fatigue, leaky gut, hyperactivity, dissociation, anhedonia). —Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024

However, the old oil from a lawn mower picks up various contaminants, including lead, cadmium, chromium, arsenic, and more. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024

By enabling the rapid monitoring of distribution networks for contaminants, businesses of any size can uphold high quality and safety standards throughout transit, helping distributors avoid costly recalls. —Shangyan Li, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

So the team also wanted to see whether the reaction would still work if there were contaminants. —Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 21 Sep. 2024