contaminant

Word parts

contaminate + -ant

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): kənˈtamɪnənt/

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• Hyphenation: con‧tain‧ment

Noun

Singular contaminant

Plural contaminants

1. (countable) A contaminant is a substance that makes something impure.
   • Synonyms: impurity and pollutant

   Put the lid on the jar to keep contaminants out.

Related words

• contamination
• contaminate