contamination

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ or [kənˌɾ̃æm.əˈneɪ.ʃən]

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• Hyphenation: con‧ta‧mi‧na‧tion

Noun

Singular contamination

Plural contaminations

1. Contamination is the act or process of making something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities.
   • Synonyms: pollution, defilement and taint

Related words

• contaminate
• contaminant