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Definition of contaminant noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

contaminant

noun
 
/kənˈtæmɪnənt/
 
/kənˈtæmɪnənt/
(specialist)
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  1. a substance that makes something impure
    • Filters do not remove all contaminants from water.
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