noun
- plural of contaminator; persons or things that contaminate or make something impure or unclean
Usage: formal or technical usage; often used in scientific, environmental, or industrial contexts
Examples
- The factory was identified as one of the major contaminators of the river.
- Scientists studied the contaminators in the water supply to determine their source.
- Industrial contaminators must comply with strict environmental regulations.
- The report listed several contaminators responsible for the soil pollution.
- Air quality monitors track various contaminators in the atmosphere.
- Bacteria and viruses are common contaminators in food processing facilities.