contamination
1. [ noun ] the state of being contaminated
Synonyms: taint
Related terms: impurity dust_contamination infect
2. [ noun ] a substance that contaminates
Synonyms: contaminant
Related terms: material contaminate
3. [ noun ] the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
Synonyms: pollution
Related terms: decontamination soiling dust_contamination pollute
Similar spelling:   contaminating
  continuation
  contaminative
  contaminate
  contaminant
  contaminated
  contemplation
  continuant
  continuance
  condonation
  condemnation
  continually
  contingent
  contemplate