contamination
US /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
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contamination, pollution
the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning
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The river suffered from severe chemical contamination.
La rivière a souffert d'une grave contamination chimique.
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Measures were taken to prevent food contamination.
Des mesures ont été prises pour prévenir la contamination alimentaire.