Contaminant

/kənˈtamɪnənt/

Synonyms for "contaminant" (20 found)

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Closest matches (4)

Noun(4 words)
adulterantadulterantsbefoulingcontaminant organism

Strong matches (6)

Noun(6 words)
contaminatingcontaminating organismcontaminationenvironmental pollutantforeign microbeimpurities

Related words (10)

Noun(9 words)
impurityindustrial pollutinginfectantpoisonerpollutantregulated contaminanttoxic chemical substancetoxicantuncleaner
Adjective(1 words)
toxic chemical

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6 entries
air contaminantcontaminant concentrationcontaminant levelcontamination riskenvironmental contaminantwater contaminant

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Derivations

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Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Arsenic, a known carcinogen, is a contaminant that comes in two forms: organic and inorganic. Organic arsenic occurs naturally in the soil and water. Inorganic arsenic comes mainly from commercial fertilizers and pesticides used in agriculture.

Source: tatoeba (12246386)

Put the lid on the jar to keep contaminants out.

Source: wiktionary

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