potential contaminant

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potential
adjective[before noun]
uk
/pəˈten.ʃəl/us
/poʊˈten.ʃəl/
possible when the necessary ...
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contaminant
noun[C]
uk
/kənˈtæm.ɪ.nənt/us
/kənˈtæm.ə.nənt/
a substance that makes something less pure or makes ...
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Listeriosis likewise has been known for a long time to be apotentialcontaminant.
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Any candidate isolate must also be tested for freedom from potential contaminants.
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Onepotentialcontaminantis tricresyl phosphate.
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This was followed by preliminary site investigations in 1998 and 1999 to determine if there were any potential contaminants of concern in the waste pit.
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At least 3 million tests are done on public drinking water supplies each year, for a variety of potential contaminants.
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The rains induced wash brings nutrients as well as potential contaminants.
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In addition, indirect cofiring systems are in general better for fuel mixtures where secondary fuel may include potential contaminants like heavy metals or other dangerous inorganic compounds.
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It also accounts for potential contaminants that may have no measured limits, or for which no limits are not set (such as formaldehyde offgassing from carpet and furniture).
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Potential contaminants can take the form of gases, liquids, or solids and may therefore pollute objects, and the individuals caring for them, through airborne delivery or physical contact.
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