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Vocabulary Entry
contamination
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The presence of unwanted substances or impurities in something.
Example Sentences
"The water supply was tested for contamination."
"Experts are studying the effects of soil contamination on crops."
"Contamination of the air can lead to serious health issues."
V
verb
To make something impure or unsuitable by contact with something unclean or harmful.
Example Sentences
"Careless disposal of chemicals can contaminate the environment."
"The oil spill contaminated the entire bay area."
"They took precautions to avoid contaminating the samples during the experiment."