foreign matter
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Japan’s health minister says it is highly likely that foreign matter found in Moderna Inc Covid-19 vaccines in the southern prefecture of Okinawa got into vials when needles were stuck in, Reuters reports.
From The Guardian • Aug. 31, 2021
“Once the foreign matter is introduced into the body, it produces antibodies to reject that. When you use the same species, you might not get that reaction,” explained Dr. Katherine Quesenberry, an exotic animals specialist.
From Slate • Jun. 22, 2018
Both firms blame "foreign matter" from outside their sites "entering the foul water system" and causing blockages.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2013
The glycoproteins are identified by the immune system as foreign matter, and a specific antibody defense is mounted against the parasite.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
With the single, notable exception of the meerkats, there was not the least foreign matter on the island, organic or inorganic.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
