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contaminant /con·tam·i·nant/ (kon-tam´in-int) something that causes contamination. contaminant [kəntam′inənt] Etymology: L, contaminare, to bring in contact an agent that causes contamination, pollution, or spoilage, such as a mold spore that makes food unsafe to eat. contaminant something that causes contamination. contaminant An impurity, any substance or material that enters a system–the environment, human body, food, etc. where it is not normally found Clinical chemistry A substance in a Pt specimen that may skew diagnostic results Microbiology
A microorganism not found in a Pt, which may grow in culture and provide erroneous results Pharmacology An undesired adulterant Surgical pathology See Floater–surgical pathology. Patient discussion about contaminant. Q. I'm concerned that my calcium supplements are contaminated w seashells or cow bones. Which brands are best A. there should be labeled as "from animal source". Read more or ask a question about contaminanthere is something that helped me choose: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calcium-supplements/AN00964 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Moreover, the pellets quickly dissipate into the air so there's no messy wastewater, solvents, sand or other media to dispose of, only the soiled contaminant that is easily swept up or vacuumed. While horizontal grinders may offer a number of advantages over tub grinders, they are still subject to contaminants that can cause problems for operators in any market. Kaeser Compressors' Kaeser Condensate Filter (KCF) is designed to filter out oil and other contaminants in oil/water mixtures that are classified as hazardous waste and cannot be discharged into municipal wastewater systems unless the oil and contaminants are removed. |
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