contain a trace

Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words

to have a small amount of something within.

traceVERB + NOUN

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contain

Examples (10)

  • The water was found to contain traces of cocaine.
  • This new alloy might contain a trace of rare earth metals.
  • Her smile seemed to contain a trace of mischief.
  • Many food products now state if they contain traces of allergens.
  • Despite extensive cleaning, the old house still seemed to contain a trace of its former inhabitants' scent.
  • The laboratory report confirmed that the sample did not contain any trace of the contaminant.
  • Even the purest water can contain minute traces of dissolved minerals.
  • His tone began to contain a trace of impatience as the meeting dragged on.
  • Archaeologists discovered that the ancient tools contain traces of volcanic ash.
  • The perfume is said to contain a trace of jasmine, giving it a unique aroma.