How to Use contamination in a Sentence

contamination

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  • Ganymede’s thick shell means the Juice team doesn’t have to worry as much about contamination.
    — Bypaul Voosen, science.org, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The contamination in Marinette and Peshtigo stems from the Tyco fire training site, where fires were set outdoors and then doused with foam.
    — Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The bill would also leave contamination for the state to clean up, which would still end up costing taxpayers.
    — Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2023
  • The close contact with the eggs allows the adults to coat them with the right compounds to keep them moist and safe from bacterial and fungal contamination.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2023
  • In March, the city of Idaho Springs had a mystery contamination leaking into their wastewater that turned the water a light shade of pink.
    — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2023
  • If a severe storm rolls in, bringing surging seas and heavy rain, the dormant contamination could be brought back to the surface, drowning the area in a toxic stew.
    — Eli Ramos, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The toxic chemical is also known as the source of the contamination problem in Hinkley, Calif.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
  • That both helps preserve any DNA inside and protect it from contamination as the body decays.
    — Byandrew Curry, science.org, 4 May 2023
  • As the bodies pile up in the wilds of northern Quebec, the contamination threatens to reach hydroelectric dams.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The way the spices were stored or the intentional addition of lead for weight or color may also lead to contamination.
    — Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The company would have to recall any product found with this kind of contamination.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Another risk to keep in mind is the chance of contamination, which can happen with any supplement.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
  • That same airflow is likely a factor in spreading the contamination to restroom floors and walls.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024
  • While this may not seem like a high amount of fiber, it can be used in many ways to add some fiber throughout the day for those who need a cereal without allergen contamination.
    — Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The state agency launched an area assessment Friday to sample and test the debris to better understand the spread of the contamination and to identify next steps in the cleanup.
    — Gwozniac, oregonlive, 21 July 2023
  • Still, a system to contain and treat the contamination was not installed until 11 years later.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2023
  • And because many of the items that end up in the recycling stream aren't actually recyclable, the contamination will often go to the landfill.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The risk of any bacterial contamination with these household eye drop brands is low.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The contamination has spawned a wave of litigation by law firms who have aggressively sought out clients with TV ads.
    — Mike Stobbe, Fortune Well, 1 Feb. 2024
  • People are not going to the doctor as often for ailments caused by food contamination.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Lafayette County is in south-central Wisconsin, one of the state's hotspots for nitrate contamination.
    — Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
  • There has been no implication of wrongdoing on the part of any of the horse’s connections after it was determined that the horse was a victim of contamination in his feed.
    — John Cherwa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2023
  • People are advised to avoid water contact in that area because the sewage contamination may cause illness.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2023
  • In April, Whalen said, Kunia Village started running water from a different source through the water line to flush out the contamination.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 7 May 2023
  • Radioactive contamination is likely to reach the Dnieper River, too, flowing into the Black Sea.
    — Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 2 July 2023
  • The city also conducts contamination checks to prevent over-recycling in the future.
    — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
  • In addition to paying the fines, the company has agreed to remove the tanks and clean up any associated contamination, EPA said.
    — Yereth Rosen, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The suit alleges that the purchases were efforts to disguise contamination.
    — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Then, there were videos and posts talking about cleaning up the environment, water, toxic spills from old contamination, from oil and heavy metals.
    — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2023
  • In July, the Wall Street Journal reported lead contamination across more than 2,000 telecom cables across the country.
    — Christopher Hutton, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024

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