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contamination

/kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Main Example

The contamination of the soil was caused by waste dumping.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The act of making something impure or unsuitable by adding harmful substances.

Other Example

The contamination of the water supply raised health concerns.

Farmers tested their crops for contamination before selling them.

The factory was fined for causing air contamination in the neighborhood.

Synonyms

soil contamination

water contamination

food contamination

Synonyms

pollution

tainting

defilement

contamination

/kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Main Example

The water had contamination from the chemicals.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The presence of harmful substances in something, making it unsafe or unclean.

Other Example

The food showed signs of contamination after being left out.

The factory was shut down due to air contamination.

They tested the soil for contamination from nearby landfills.

Synonyms

water contamination

food contamination

environmental contamination

Synonyms

pollution

tainting

infection

contamination

/ˌkɒntæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Main Example

The contamination of the water supply is a serious issue.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The act of making something impure or harmful.

Other Example

The contamination of the soil affected the crops.

Food contamination can lead to serious health problems.

The factory's waste caused contamination in the nearby river.

Synonyms

water contamination

soil contamination

food contamination

Synonyms

pollution

tainting

defilement

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