contamination
US /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

1.
污染, 玷污
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.
這條河遭受了嚴重的化學污染。
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Measures were taken to prevent food contamination.
已採取措施防止食物污染。