contamination

UK
/kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/

Traductions

contaminationnoun
contaminations
pl
The contamination of the river has affected the local wildlife.
Загрязнение реки повлияло на местную дикую природу.
The contamination of the food led to an outbreak of illness.
Заражение пищи привело к вспышке болезни.
Traductions supplémentaires
contaminationadjective
UK
/kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote a relation to contamination.

Définitions

contaminationnoun
The presence of an unwanted substance or impurity in a material, environment, or organism.
The contamination of the water supply was caused by industrial waste.
The action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning.
Efforts to reduce contamination in the laboratory are crucial for accurate results.
A substance that contaminates; a pollutant or impurity.
The inspectors found a contamination in the sample that exceeded safety limits.
contaminationadjective
Relating to or caused by contamination.
Contamination control measures were enforced throughout the facility.