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Contamination

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Definition

Contamination means the presence or introduction into something of a substance or thing that is harmful or polluting.

Synonyms & similar words

decontamination taint contaminant pollution pollution impurity adulteration taint defilement infection toxicity poisoning corruption degradation fouling soiling dirtying spoiling ruination destruction damage blight pestilence plague

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