contaminante

[kõ.ta.mi.ˈnɐ̃.tə (PT) / kõ.ta.mi.ˈnɐ̃.tʃi (BR)]

noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: contaminantes

contaminant

1. A substance or agent that causes contamination; something that pollutes or makes impure

Heavy metals are dangerous contaminants in drinking water.

Os metais pesados são contaminantes perigosos na água potável.

2. An adjective describing something that contaminates or pollutes

The contaminant particles were spread through the air.

As partículas contaminantes foram dispersas pelo ar.

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General Brazilian

contaminante

Standard usage in environmental contexts

São Paulo

contaminante

Common in industrial and scientific discourse

Portugal

contaminante

Formal scientific and technical term; widely used in environmental regulations

contaminante biológico (biological contaminant)

contaminante químico (chemical contaminant)

contaminante radioativo (radioactive contaminant)

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