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10 Language-to-English DictionariesContaminant
/kənˈtæmɪnənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A substance that makes something impure or unclean by introducing unwanted elements.
"The water supply was tested for any harmful contaminants." - 2
An agent that causes contamination, especially in environmental contexts.
"Industrial waste can be a significant contaminant in local ecosystems."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'contaminant' originates from the Latin 'contaminare', meaning 'to make unclean'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting growing concerns about pollution and health.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Contaminant" is said worldwide
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contaminant
Transliteration: kɔ̃.taminɑ̃
"L'eau était contaminée par un contaminant chimique."
Kontaminant
Transliteration: kɔntamiˈnaːt
"Die Luft war mit gefährlichen Kontaminanten belastet."
contaminante
Transliteration: kontamiˈnante
"Il fiume è inquinato da un contaminante tossico."
contaminante
Transliteration: kontamiˈnante
"El aire está lleno de contaminantes peligrosos."
contaminante
Transliteration: kõtɐmiˈnɐ̃tʃi
"A água estava poluída por um contaminante químico."
प्रदूषक
Transliteration: pradūṣak
"जल में कई प्रदूषक पाए गए।"
污染物
Transliteration: wūrǎnwù
"水中发现了多种污染物。"
오염물질
Transliteration: oyeom muljil
"물속에서 여러 오염물질이 발견되었습니다."
汚染物質
Transliteration: osen busshitsu
"水中に多くの汚染物質が見つかりました。"
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