common contaminant

collocation in English

meaningsofcommonandcontaminant

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common
adjective
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/ˈkɒm.ən/us
/ˈkɑː.mən/
the same in a lot of places or for a lot ...
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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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(Definition ofcommonandcontaminantfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is acommoncontaminantin blood and cerebrospinal fluid cultures.
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The seeds of plantain are acommoncontaminantin cereal grain and other crop seeds.
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The seeds are also acommoncontaminantin crop and forage seeds.
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Many types are not perfectly sealed, with contaminants and moisture entering the part; an especiallycommoncontaminantis the solder flux.
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Besides clinical samples, the fungus is acommoncontaminantof moisture-damaged materials in the indoor environment including carpet, plaster and wood.
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This protective cover can prevent the ingress of abrasive dust particles, dirt, and other common contaminants from prematurely wearing out precision machine parts.
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In the present, discoveries of arsenic, lead and mercury have been found as common contaminants in the soil of local gardens.
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Compounds from these pesticide residues find themselves in food items with metamidophos, endosulfan, chlorpyrifos and diazinon among the common contaminants.
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If in doubt, researchers should test cell lines for authenticity; the references listed below contain some papers on how common contaminants can be recognized.
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Common contaminants of polydymite are cobalt and iron.
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Common contaminants are: carbon monoxide a by-product of combustion, carbon dioxide a product of metabolism, oil and lubricants from the compressor.
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Common contaminants are water, methanol and ethanol.
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