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Plural
contaminants
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a substance or agent that makes something impure or harmful by contact or mixture
- The factory's wastewater discharge contained contaminants that posed a threat to the nearby river ecosystem.
- The water treatment plant successfully removed contaminants, ensuring the drinking water met safety standards.
- Chemical spills in the river introduced harmful contaminants, affecting the aquatic life and downstream communities.
- Efforts to reduce air pollution focused on limiting emissions from vehicles, a major source of urban contaminants.
- The cleanup crew worked diligently to remove oil spills from the shoreline, preventing further contamination of the beach with harmful contaminants.
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