as in pollutants
something that is or that makes impure
a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water
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This uses natural ingredients and surfactants to deal with mold and other contaminants on surfaces, such as bacteria.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Independent testing confirms that supplements contain the ingredients listed on the label and are free from harmful contaminants.
—Alex Yampolsky, Health, 3 Jan. 2025
This finding indicates that intestinal mucus plays a crucial role in absorbing these hazardous contaminants and underscores the urgent need for further research into the long-term health effects of chronic MNPL exposure.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Limit Exposure to Contaminants Exposure to contaminants, specifically air pollution, can affect the body in many ways.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Baby orcas are exposed to contaminants through their mothers' milk, which threatens their survival in their first year, the alliance said.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Another study in 2008 showed unsafe levels of contaminants in soil and groundwater samples taken from property, according to a past Sun Sentinel news article.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Eyelashes, of course, act as a filter, protecting our eyes from contaminants.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Independent testing confirms that supplements contain the ingredients listed on the label and are free from harmful contaminants.
—Alex Yampolsky, Health, 3 Jan. 2025
This finding indicates that intestinal mucus plays a crucial role in absorbing these hazardous contaminants and underscores the urgent need for further research into the long-term health effects of chronic MNPL exposure.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Limit Exposure to Contaminants Exposure to contaminants, specifically air pollution, can affect the body in many ways.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Baby orcas are exposed to contaminants through their mothers' milk, which threatens their survival in their first year, the alliance said.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Another study in 2008 showed unsafe levels of contaminants in soil and groundwater samples taken from property, according to a past Sun Sentinel news article.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Eyelashes, of course, act as a filter, protecting our eyes from contaminants.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Contaminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminants. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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