contaminated materials
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The study highlights several worst-case scenarios, including spacecraft accidents involving contaminated materials or astronauts who may have been exposed to extraterrestrial environments.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
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
Ebola is spread through contact with bodily fluids of an infected person or contaminated materials.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2022
The monkeypox virus, which is transmitted through close contact with infected people, animals or contaminated materials, usually causes symptoms similar to but milder than those of smallpox, such as fever, headache and rashes.
From Reuters ● Sep. 17, 2022