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Definition of contaminator

contaminator

/kənˈtæmɪneɪtər/
con · tam · i · na · tor
Plural:contaminators
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Adjective:contaminative
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contaminator Lexical Profile

contaminator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person, organization, or substance that pollutes, taints, or makes something impure or unsuitable by contact or mixture.

Example

"The environmental agency identified the abandoned chemical plant as the primary contaminator of the local groundwater."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'contaminator' usually refers to a person, entity, or active source responsible for introducing impurities, 'contaminant' specifically refers to the impure substance itself.

• Rhymes for contaminator

• Nearby Words

contaminant
contaminate
contamination
contaminator
contemplate
contemplation
contemplative

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contaminator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contaminator
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