Contaminant
/kənˈtæmɪnənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A substance that makes something impure by contact or mixture, especially in legal contexts related to environmental law and regulation.
The factory was fined for releasing contaminants into the river, violating environmental protection laws.
Forms
- contaminant
- contaminants
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Commentary
Used especially in environmental legal contexts to denote substances causing unlawful pollution or harm; precise definition may vary by statute or case law.
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