contaminant
Example Sentences
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Wastewater typically also contains viruses, chemicals, parasites and pharmaceuticals, among other contaminants.
"Hair has an adhesive quality and the ability to capture certain contaminants," says Mattia Carenini, Global Hubs Director at Matter of Trust.
From Barron's
Kennedy has said the FDA plans to release study results in April examining contaminants in formula and suggested the current list of required nutrients is outdated.
As a result, the leftover flour is free from processing contaminants, aside from residues already present from agricultural sunflower cultivation.
From Science Daily
Now, as the island’s ice melts because of climate change, those contaminants might be thrown into the environment.
From Los Angeles Times
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