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contaminant

[ kuhn-tam-uh-nuhnt ]

noun

  1. something that contaminates.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of contaminant1

1920–25; < Latin ³¦´Ç²Ô³ÙÄå³¾¾±²Ô²¹²Ô³Ù- (stem of ³¦´Ç²Ô³ÙÄå³¾¾±²ÔÄå²Ô²õ ), present participle of ³¦´Ç²Ô³ÙÄå³¾¾±²ÔÄå°ù±ð. See contaminate, -ant
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Further study is needed to determine whether fire-related contaminants are pooling in those areas or if the high levels are coming from another source of pollution, Quinn said.

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Many species take dust baths to clean themselves — what if that dust is full of contaminants too?

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Department of Water and Power confirmed the absence of contaminants in the water supply.

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Pacific Palisades residents who have been unable to safely use their tap water due to carcinogens in the system have a new tool to track their utility’s progress in flushing out the contaminants.

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The allowable limits of contaminants in drinking water are set based on the risks posed by daily exposure over decades.

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