Contaminant Meaning
/kənˈtamɪnənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThat which contaminates; an impurity; foreign matter.
Sentence Examples
Lead is a dangerous contaminant found in old paint.
The water was tested for every possible contaminant.
The laboratory detected a dangerous contaminant in the water sample.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lab test found a harmful ____ in the town's drinking water supply.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Lead is a dangerous ____ found in old paint.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French contaminant, present participle of contaminer (“to contaminate”), from Latin contāmināre. By surface analysis, contaminate + -ant.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lab test found a harmful ____ in the town's drinking water supply.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Lead is a dangerous ____ found in old paint.