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

contaminant

noun

/kənˈtæmɪnənt/

/kənˈtæmɪnənt/

(specialist)

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a substance that makes something impure
- Filters do not remove all contaminants from water.
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