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CONTAMINANT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word contaminant. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word contaminant. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONTAMINANT

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adulterant
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials

noun

• any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance

impurity
nounn
noun

• worthless or dangerous material that should be removed

• the condition of being impure

pollutant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil

taint
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the state of being contaminated

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• contaminate with a disease or microorganism

toxin
nounn
noun

• a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species

contamination
nounn
noun

• the state of being contaminated

• a substance that contaminates

• the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

Best Hypernyms For CONTAMINANT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for contaminant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
material agent element stuff substance

Alternatives for ADULTERANT

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