Synonyms of contaminants

contaminants

noun

plural of contaminant

as in pollutants

something that is or that makes impure

a filter to remove contaminants from the drinking water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pollutants
• contaminations
• impurities
• sludges
• defects
• irregularities
• adulterants
• soil
• stains
• dirt
• defilements
• abnormalities
• spots
• faults
• muck
• blots
• grime
• taints
• filth
• blotches
• flaws
• blemishes
• smut
• imperfections
• scums
• disfigurements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filters
• refiners
• purifiers
• clarifiers
• purities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contaminants

The property invested in a water and sewage plant that ensures no contaminants enter the ocean, plus gives detailed training to all staff on sustainability practices. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The monitoring detected a medley of air contaminants commonly associated with burning fossil fuels. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Cats and other small pets also absorb more than larger ones, yet few regulations control contaminants in pet food, Hamilton said. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

The scientists created a single-step co-pyrolysis process to convert agricultural waste into an amphoteric absorbent that can remove contaminants from synthetic dyes. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Over 600 million gallons of that water have now been drained, treated to remove contaminants and pumped deep underground. — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Because of environmental regulations, those contaminants need to be removed during refining. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

Their mining and processing can also release metals and other contaminants into surrounding environments. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

If your home is connected to a sewer, the water travels to a treatment plant where solids and contaminants are removed. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026