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contaminants

UK/kən'tæmɪnənts/US
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Definitions

n.

Substances that make something impure or harmful by their presence

污染物;有害杂质

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
contogether, with
+
taminroot
+
antperforming, being in a state
+
splural
=contaminants

Common Collocations

  • 1.environmental contaminants环境污染物
  • 2.remove contaminants清除污染物

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Water testing revealed dangerous contaminants like lead and bacteria in the drinking water.

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