contamination

/kəˌntæməˈneɪʃən/B2Loopy word list, level 5 · Proficient

Definition

  • n. the state of being contaminated
  • n. the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

Word forms

Plural
contaminations

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The contamination in the river has made the water unsafe for swimming.

  2. 化

    The laboratory must follow strict rules to prevent contamination of the samples.