contamination

noun

kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce contamination (audio)
Definition of contaminationnext
as in contaminant
something that is or that makes impure swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized

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Recent Examples of contamination Nearly 5,000 pouches of shredded cheese sold at Aldi's stores in four states have been recalled after a possible metal contamination, health regulators warn. — Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 But the name of the drug and the type of potential contamination that inspectors worried about were not clear due to the FDA’s redactions. — Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2025 This wastes water, suppresses yields, adds to water contamination, and increases the amount of greenhouse gases released into the environment. — Gil Press, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Issues ranged from spoilage and chemical concerns to product damage and foreign material contamination. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for contamination

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