CONTAMINATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

contamination

noun

kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən

as in contaminant

something that is or that makes impure swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized

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Recent Examples of contamination The city relies on a nearly decade-old estimate of roughly $576,000 to remediate historic burn ash contamination on that alternative site. —

Charles Rilli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination. —

Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Tips for Preparing Ribs Another reason not to rinse ribs besides the big one—avoiding contamination—has to do with the final food product. —

Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Another concern is the risk of water contamination. —

Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contamination

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Noun

Avoid soaps that are labeled antibacterial or that contain environmental contaminants like parabens, phthalates, or triclosan.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Many samples taken from incoming mail have contaminants on the paper or in the ink, Walsh said.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026