noun
definition
That which contaminates; an impurity; foreign matter.
example
Put the lid on the jar to keep contaminants out.
Examples of contaminant in a Sentence
Common sorrel seed has occurred as a contaminant of grass seed mixtures, crop seeds and in hay.
Advice should have been obtained on how much contaminant might suffice to infect.
Beware of bargains, as cutting corners to keep costs low may mean the introduction of some nasty contaminant you definitely don't want.
In general, contaminant inputs have declined and elevated concentrations are often a legacy of former industrial discharges.
Results from the site investigations indicated that contaminant plumes existed within part of the site.
Next was a large bin full of powder which would be sprinkled on the suit to dry up any chemical contaminant.
But in the field, nothing much happened beyond wishful thinking, contaminant dilution and perhaps inadvertent nutrient addition.
A slight nudge, a power surge, or a contaminant introduced into the drive may cause the head to touch the platter.
Some scientists suspect that a certain contaminant may be linked to the pet food supplier.