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.
这条河遭受了严重的化学污染。
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Measures were taken to prevent food contamination.
已采取措施防止食物污染。