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contamination
noun
(con-tam-i-na-tion)
the state of being contaminated
Synonyms:
taint
,
contamination
noun
(con-tam-i-na-tion)
the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
Synonyms:
pollution
,
Antonyms:
decontamination
,
contamination
noun
(con-tam-i-na-tion)
a substance that contaminates
Synonyms:
contaminant
,
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