contamination

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/
• Hyphenation: con‧ta‧mi‧na‧tion

Noun

Singular contamination

Plural contaminations

1. Contamination is the act or process of making something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities.
   • Synonyms: pollution, defilement and taint

Related words

• contaminate
• contaminant