contamination

• Существительное, обозначающее присутствие нежелательного вещества или примеси, действие по загрязнению чего-либо или состояние загрязнения.

A noun referring to the presence of an unwanted substance or impurity, the act of making something impure or polluted, or the state of being made impure.

uncountable

1. State of being contaminatedB2formal

   The condition of being made impure, unclean, or harmful by contact with a foreign substance.

   Загрязнение

   • The contamination of the water supply led to a health crisis.
   • Scientists are monitoring the contamination levels in the soil.
   • The lab tested the samples for any signs of contamination.

   Synonymsadulterationbefoulmentcorruptiondefilementimpurityinfectionpollutiontaintuncleanness

   Antonymscleanlinesspurenesspurity

2. Contaminating substanceB2formal

   A substance that makes something impure or harmful.

   Загрязняющее вещество

   • The factory was fined for releasing chemical contaminants into the river.
   • The food was recalled due to bacterial contamination.
   • The air filter removes dust and other contaminants.

   Synonymsadulterantcontaminantimpuritypoisonpollutanttoxin

3. Act of contaminatingB2formal

   The process of making something impure or polluted, often by introducing unwanted substances or factors.

   Загрязнение

   • The contamination of the crime scene compromised the investigation.
   • The accident resulted in the contamination of the surrounding area.
   • Strict protocols are in place to prevent contamination during the experiment.

   Synonymsadulterationcorruptiondefilementinfectionpoisoningpollution

   Antonymscleansingdecontaminationpurificationsterilization