contamination
noun
con·tam·i·na·tion
kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: a process of contaminating : a state of being contaminated
2
Synonyms
Examples of contamination in a Sentence
swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized
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Researchers have dedicated years to unveiling the severity and effects of contamination.
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
Those would typically involve a public declaration that the athletes in question were being temporarily suspended pending further investigation, particularly if a finding of food contamination had not yet been established.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The hours-long testimony on evidence handling came after days of questioning by the defense that focused on whether evidence was legally obtained, protected from contamination and provided to Elders’ attorneys before the trial.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Depending on what additional contamination is found, the amount paid out will range from $10.5 billion to $12.5 billion, officials said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2024
Although the levels varied, the contamination was across the state.
—Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
Since eggshell calcite is a closed system, stable isotope ratios in their amino acids are more likely to come directly from the dinosaur, rather than outside contamination.
—Evan Thomas Saitta, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
Water providers will now be forced to remove contamination put in the environment by other industries.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
Another lawsuit awarded $10.5 billion to $12.5 billion, depending on the level of contamination found, to public water systems across the country through 2036.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
Those would typically involve a public declaration that the athletes in question were being temporarily suspended pending further investigation, particularly if a finding of food contamination had not yet been established.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The hours-long testimony on evidence handling came after days of questioning by the defense that focused on whether evidence was legally obtained, protected from contamination and provided to Elders’ attorneys before the trial.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Depending on what additional contamination is found, the amount paid out will range from $10.5 billion to $12.5 billion, officials said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2024
Although the levels varied, the contamination was across the state.
—Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
Since eggshell calcite is a closed system, stable isotope ratios in their amino acids are more likely to come directly from the dinosaur, rather than outside contamination.
—Evan Thomas Saitta, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
Water providers will now be forced to remove contamination put in the environment by other industries.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
Another lawsuit awarded $10.5 billion to $12.5 billion, depending on the level of contamination found, to public water systems across the country through 2036.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
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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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