contamination
noun /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/
/kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the process or fact of making a substance or place dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease synonym adulteration
- radioactive contamination
- bacterial/chemical contamination
- Environmental contamination resulting from human activities is a major health concern.
- (formal) the act of influencing people's ideas or attitudes in a bad way
- They feared cultural contamination from the influx of tourists.