Contaminant
Pronunciation: /kənˈtæmənənt/
Contaminant (noun)
- A substance that makes something dirty or unsafe by being present where it should not be.
- A material in air, water, or soil that causes pollution and can harm living things.
- An unwanted ingredient or trace material that affects the quality of a product or measurement.
Examples
- The lab tests detect a harmful substance in the sample.
- A harmful substance can cause serious health problems.