单词	contaminant
释义	contaminant noun con·​tam·​i·​nant kən-ˈta-mə-nənt  : something that contaminates Synonyms adulterant contamination defilement impurity pollutant See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water Recent Examples on the Web Either the fuel supply on that side of the rail was somehow depleted—a contaminant restricting the flow somewhere—or a similar blockage in the cooling system that allowed things to get too hot. Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 Arsenic, which is a naturally occurring contaminant, impacts the northeastern and southeastern parts of the state. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 In 1994, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service took a similar step by declaring some strains of E. coli a contaminant in ground beef and launched a testing program for the pathogen. CBS News, 1 Aug. 2022 Whenever customers or manufacturers discover a foreign contaminant in food products, recalls are bound to follow. Chris Smith, BGR, 18 Aug. 2022 In 1994, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service took a similar step by declaring some strains of E. coli a contaminant in ground beef and launched a testing program for the pathogen. David Pitt, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 It is believed that much of the contaminant already made its way through the Wixom wastewater treatment plant by the time the release was discovered. Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 4 Aug. 2022 Three log removals are equivalent to removing 99.9% of the contaminant, for example. Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 One of the most concerning contaminants in fish are PFAS, which, like mercury, stays in the meat of a fish, as opposed to the fat, which means there's really no way to avoid consuming the contaminant. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology contamin(ate) + -ant entry 1 First Known Use 1922, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition contaminant noun con·​tam·​i·​nant kən-ˈtam-ə-nənt  : something that contaminates contaminant noun as in contamination something that is or that makes impure a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contamination pollutant sludge defect impurity adulterant soil stain irregularity taint defilement dirt abnormality muck blot grime filth spot scum flaw fault smut blemish disfigurement blotch imperfection Antonyms & Near Antonyms filter purifier purity cleanliness refiner clarifier immaculateness See More
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