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 |