Contamination
Pronunciation: /kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/
Contamination (noun)
- the presence of harmful substances in something, making it unsafe or dirty
- the process of adding unwanted substances to something, reducing its quality
- the influence of one culture on another, often seen as negative
Examples
- The contamination of the river affected local wildlife.
- Contamination of the air can lead to health problems.
Common collocations: water contamination, reduce contamination, contamination levels, prevent contamination, cross contamination