contamination (n.)

  1. the state of being contaminated

    [ Syn: taint ]

  2. a substance that contaminates

    [ Syn: contaminant ]

  3. the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

    [ Syn: pollution ]

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