on contact

idiom

: as soon as two things physically touch
The chemical kills germs on contact

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The main character here is encapsulated retinal, which is a potent form of vitamin A known for firming and promoting cell turnover on contact. Jennifer Chan, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 During the covid pandemic, Apple and Google collaborated on contact tracing warnings, providing a standard linkage between their two ecosystems. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Nomex cores offer snappier power on contact but can be noisier. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 The Democrats’ best hope may be that Trump’s minuscule battleground state leads will collapse on contact with the fearsome Harris turnout machine. W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on contact 

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“On contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20contact. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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