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

Third-party testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants. —Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024

Trump appointed a pesticide lobbyist to oversee toxic chemical regulation and denied a petition to ban perchlorate, a harmful water contaminant. —Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Bales inevitably include a small percentage of contaminants (non-PET, green and blue plastic, bottle caps and rings) that must be separated to ensure purity of only clear PET, seen as highest value and preferred for its wider use of applications. —Victoria Malloy, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024

But since all drinking water contains minerals and trace levels of contaminants, additional filtering may be needed. —Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024