contaminants

Meanings

• noun

  Substances that pollute or make impure.

  - "The presence of contaminants in the water supply can cause health problems."
  - "The factory was fined for releasing contaminants into the river."

• noun

  Any foreign substance or microorganism that enters or adheres to a surface and causes harm.

  - "The paint on the walls contained lead contaminants that were harmful to children."
  - "Bacterial contaminants in food can cause foodborne illnesses."

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Rhymes

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contaminate , infiltrate , penetrate , pollute , permeate

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Variants

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contaminant , contaminants

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Etymology

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The term 'contaminants' comes from the Latin word 'contaminare', which means 'to make common' or 'to pollute'.

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Trivia

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1. Contaminants were a major concern during the Industrial Revolution, leading to the establishment of environmental regulations.

2. The term 'contaminants' is often used in environmental science, food safety, and public health to describe substances that can harm health or the environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pollutants: Contaminants are a type of pollutants, which are substances that cause harm to the environment, air, water, or living organisms.

2. Toxins: Contaminants can include toxins, which are harmful substances that can cause disease or death.

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Culture

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Contaminants have been a significant concern in various fields such as environmental science, food safety, and public health. They have been the focus of numerous studies and regulations aimed at minimizing their impact on human health and the environment.

How to Memorize "contaminants"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine tiny particles or substances that can harm health or the environment when they come into contact with something.
   - Visualize a contaminated water source or polluted air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contaminants' with 'pollution' or 'harmful substances'.
   - Think of the word 'contaminants' as synonymous with 'pollutants' or 'toxins'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CHAOS' to remember the definition of contaminants: Contaminants Harm Aquatic Organisms and Systems.

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