contamination
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By identifying where water enters the system and tracing how it moves, researchers can help managers pinpoint contamination sources and reduce the risk of future disruptions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
It also aims at "compensating all victims of this contamination" in Guadeloupe and Martinique.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
"Some people are thinking Ebola is genetic, it's a contamination," he stated.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“There was no contamination, there were no fumes, there were no vapors that came from this incident. There was no leak.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Finding the perfect medium was an ongoing experiment, but the biggest problem facing cell culture was contamination.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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