contamination
noun
con·tam·i·na·tion
kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: a process of contaminating : a state of being contaminated
2
Examples of contamination in a Sentence
swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized
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Testing revealed potential contamination with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as bird flu.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The product was flagged before distribution, meaning no consumers were exposed to the potential contamination.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Undeclared allergens accounted for the most food recalls, followed by Listeria and Salmonella contamination.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 1 Mar. 2025
This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The product was flagged before distribution, meaning no consumers were exposed to the potential contamination.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Undeclared allergens accounted for the most food recalls, followed by Listeria and Salmonella contamination.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 1 Mar. 2025
This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contamination
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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contamination. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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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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