contamination

noun uncountable

US /kənˌtæmɪnˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

1
the process of making something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by adding a chemical, waste, or infection
[ex] They are concerned about levels of contamination in our oceans.
Synonyms and related words
Environmental issues
anthropogenic
biodegradable
biohazard
2
substances that make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous
This contamination will take centuries to decay.
Synonyms and related words
Pollutants
acid rain
carbon
carbon dioxide
3
the process of affecting someone or something in a negative way
They wish to avoid what they see as contamination by more liberal societies.
Synonyms and related words
Changes for the worse
contamination
wreckage
regression

单词	contamination
释义	contamination noun uncountable UK /kənˌtæmɪnˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ Other entries for this word cross-contamination noun DEFINITIONS3 1 the process of making something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by adding a chemical, waste, or infection [ex] They are concerned about levels of contamination in our oceans. Synonyms and related words Environmental issues anthropogenic biodegradable biohazard 2 substances that make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous This contamination will take centuries to decay. Synonyms and related words Pollutants acid rain carbon carbon dioxide 3 the process of affecting someone or something in a negative way They wish to avoid what they see as contamination by more liberal societies. Synonyms and related words Changes for the worse contamination regression lapse contamination noun uncountable US /kənˌtæmɪnˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ Other entries for this word cross-contamination noun DEFINITIONS3 1 the process of making something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by adding a chemical, waste, or infection [ex] They are concerned about levels of contamination in our oceans. Synonyms and related words Environmental issues anthropogenic biodegradable biohazard 2 substances that make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous This contamination will take centuries to decay. Synonyms and related words Pollutants acid rain carbon carbon dioxide 3 the process of affecting someone or something in a negative way They wish to avoid what they see as contamination by more liberal societies. Synonyms and related words Changes for the worse contamination wreckage regression
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