as in pollutants
something that is or that makes impure
a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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The company also developed ultrasonic chemical decontamination technology for removing radioactive contaminants from nuclear reactor coolant pumps.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Wetland vegetation can absorb contaminants in the water, keeping them from moving downstream.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
These reports will confirm the potency of the CBD and prove that the product is free of harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 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
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
It’s also certified by the Clean Label Project to be free of harmful chemicals and contaminants (like heavy metals and pesticide residue).
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Regardless of the fabric type or fabrication, anything that is exceptionally dirty or that has been exposed to contaminants should be washed in hot water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Wetland vegetation can absorb contaminants in the water, keeping them from moving downstream.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
These reports will confirm the potency of the CBD and prove that the product is free of harmful contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 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
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
It’s also certified by the Clean Label Project to be free of harmful chemicals and contaminants (like heavy metals and pesticide residue).
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Regardless of the fabric type or fabrication, anything that is exceptionally dirty or that has been exposed to contaminants should be washed in hot water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Contaminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminants. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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