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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Armed with flashlights and ultraviolet lamps, members of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team carefully examined the observatory's primary mirror, searching for even the smallest trace of contamination.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
The contamination was first brought to the FSIS's attention after Olympia Provisions received a consumer complaint.
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Avoid Cross-Contamination Cross-contamination is a critical concern when doing laundry.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Marinaccio said proper handwashing and better glove training are essential, as poor hygiene is one of the most common sources of contamination.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
The contamination was first brought to the FSIS's attention after Olympia Provisions received a consumer complaint.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Avoid Cross-Contamination Cross-contamination is a critical concern when doing laundry.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Marinaccio said proper handwashing and better glove training are essential, as poor hygiene is one of the most common sources of contamination.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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