contamination
noun
con·tam·i·na·tion
kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: a process of contaminating : a state of being contaminated
2
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Examples of contamination in a Sentence
swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized
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Once there was less fear about contamination levels in the water, researchers began to conduct dive surveys.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2024
Harper advocates for comprehensive measures to address water contamination and pollution.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Aug. 2024
The lack of progress has frustrated many who say they have been sickened by one of the largest water contamination cases in U.S. history.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2024
Experts also recommend that cacao farmers increase the soil pH and chocolate makers establish clean practices to prevent lead contamination, which Fugere said includes replacing the equipment manufacturers use to prevent lead from being introduced in the processing stage.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2024
Harper advocates for comprehensive measures to address water contamination and pollution.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Aug. 2024
The lack of progress has frustrated many who say they have been sickened by one of the largest water contamination cases in U.S. history.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2024
Experts also recommend that cacao farmers increase the soil pH and chocolate makers establish clean practices to prevent lead contamination, which Fugere said includes replacing the equipment manufacturers use to prevent lead from being introduced in the processing stage.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
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contamination
noun
con·tam·i·na·tion
kən-ˌtam-ə-ˈnā-shən
1
: a process of contaminating : a state of being contaminated
2
: something that contaminates
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