contamination
US /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
1.
verontreiniging, besmetting
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.
De rivier leed onder ernstige chemische verontreiniging.
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Measures were taken to prevent food contamination.
Er werden maatregelen genomen om voedselbesmetting te voorkomen.