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1. (n.) contamination
the act of contaminating.
2. contamination
the state of being contaminated.
3. contamination
something that contaminates.
4. contamination
an alteration in a linguistic form due to the influence of a related form, as the replacement in English of earlier femelle with female through the influence of
male.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < LL)
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1. (noun) contamination, taint
the state of being contaminated
2. (noun) contaminant, contamination
a substance that contaminates
3. (noun) contamination, pollution
the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
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1. (noun) Contamination
the act or process of contaminating; pollution; defilement; taint; also, that which contaminates
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. Contamination
1. The deposit, absorption, or adsorption of radioactive material, or of biological or chemical agents on or by structures, areas, personnel, or objects. See also induced radiation; residual radiation. 2. Food and/or water made unfit for consumption by humans or animals because of the presence of environmental chemicals, radioactive elements, bacteria or organisms, the byproduct of the growth of
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