contaminant

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These values indicate that only a small portion of the total contaminants actually leaches out under conditions mimicking oral contact.

From Science Daily

Arsenic continues to be one of the most common chemical contaminants in drinking water.

From Science Daily

Among them, an estimated 20% are exiled from standing homes, trapped in an endless cycle of testing, remediation and reevaluation for toxic contaminants — and met with resistance from insurers at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times

Any contaminants likely just trickled downhill, and potentially spread farther down into private wells below.

From Seattle Times

But with lots of nutrients and low levels of heavy metals and other contaminants, the researchers say these lake sediments still hold some promise for crop production.

From Science Magazine