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Contaminants

Definition:

Contaminants are substances or pollutants that are present in a material, environment, or product, usually in undesired or harmful quantities. These impurities can pose risks to human health, the environment, or other living organisms.

Examples:

• Noun: The contaminants found in the drinking water were discovered to be harmful chemicals.
• Verb: The factory's activities contaminated the nearby river, causing a rise in contaminants in the water.
• Adjective: The food company recalled the contaminated products due to the presence of harmful contaminants.

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