Contaminant

//kənˈtamɪnənt//

Word Type

Noun

The word "contaminant" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

biocontaminant cross-contaminant decontaminant microcontaminant noncontaminant

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Type Of (IsA)

foreign or unwanted material material

Related Terms

contaminate foreign impurity matter

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