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Read the following sentence from paragraph 9.

"[9] A material invented by Argonide Corporation, however, made up of positively charged microscopic alumina fibers, can remove virtually all contaminants, including bacteria and viruses, despite having significantly larger pores—allowing a much higher flow rate."

What is the meaning of "contaminants" as it is used in the sentence?

A. polluting substances
B. activated carbons
C. large alumina fibers
D. negative charges



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Final answer:

Contaminants in the sentence refer to polluting substances like bacteria and viruses.


Explanation:

Contaminants in the context of the provided sentence refer to polluting substances that can include bacteria and viruses in water. These substances need to be removed for water purification processes to be effective.


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