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contaminant::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | contamination |
| Type of | material, stuff |
| Derivation | contaminate |
Examples of contaminant
contaminant
No details were available on the exact level of contaminant in the water supply.
From the guardian.co.uk
In setting contaminant levels the directive applies the precautionary principle.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The results revealed that concentration of one contaminant was surprisingly high.
From the sciencedaily.com
The study did not show any obvious damage to birds at current contaminant levels.
From the dispatch.com
The procedure was a precaution to prevent further exposure to the contaminant.
From the kentucky.com
The flu shot contains a mixture of egg proteins including bird contaminant viruses.
From the infowars.com
Toxicologists and contaminant experts will help biologists analyze the information.
From the bostonherald.com
Given the choice, most folks prefer their creeks and canals to be contaminant-free.
From the huffingtonpost.com
All are thought to have been poisoned by a contaminant in feed imported from China.
From the newscientist.com
- A substance that contaminates
- Contamination is the presence of a minor and unwanted constituent (contaminant) in material, physical body, natural environment, at a workplace, etc.
- (Contaminants) Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical systems or living organisms. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat, or light. ...
- That which contaminates; an impurity; foreign matter
- (Contaminants) are substances that have an adverse effect on the air, water, or soil.
- (CONTAMINANTS) The general name for any microparticle or organism which reduces water clarity, quality or presents health hazards. Filtering, oxidising and sanitising are necessary to destroy the contaminants.
- (Contaminants) Any polish, wax, tree sap, tar, oil or the like that would damage the paint film or spoil the adhesion of a new paint film.
- (Contaminants) Both natural and artificial materials not typically found or found in unusually high concentrations which can be detrimental to the health of wild or farmed aquatic species
- (Contaminants) Constituents added to the water supply through use. [1]
