contaminated materials

Example Sentences

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As the fire continued to burn, strong Santa Ana winds fueled concerns that contaminated materials could be carried across the county.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Since the train derailed three weeks ago, Norfolk Southern has handled the disposal of contaminated materials.

From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2023

These manufacturers have either declined to comment on the investigation or denied using contaminated materials that contributed to any deaths.

From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2023

They're released not only by shearing off of contaminated materials like clothing, but at the manufacturing stage, where large quantities may enter the environment through wastewater or airborne particles.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2022

Ebola is spread by contact with bodily fluids of an infected person or contaminated materials.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2022