contamination
US /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
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contaminação, poluição
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.
O rio sofreu de grave contaminação química.
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Measures were taken to prevent food contamination.
Medidas foram tomadas para prevenir a contaminação alimentar.