contamination noun pollution, dirtying, infection, corruption, poisoning, decay, taint, filth, impurity, contagion, adulteration, foulness, defilement Acid rain is responsible for the destruction of forests and the contamination of rivers and streams.
Contamination refers to the presence of impurities, pollutants, or unwanted substances in a material, environment, or natural body that may cause harm or undesired effects. These impurities can be physical, biological or chemical and can result from human activity or natural processes.
Poisoning is when a toxic substance (poison) makes you sick or harms you. Poisons can come from plants, animals, household cleaners and chemicals, medications, carbon monoxide and more.
Poisoning is injury or death due to swallowing, inhaling, touching or injecting various drugs, chemicals, venoms or gases. Many substances — such as drugs and carbon monoxide — are poisonous only in higher concentrations or dosages.
Combining certain substances can also result in poisoning. How can I prevent poisoning? Closely supervise children and confused older adults, especially in areas where potential poisons are commonly stored. Securely store cleaning, laundry and car maintenance supplies, pesticides and other household chemicals in locked cabinets.
Contamination is the presence of a constituent, impurity, or some other undesirable element that renders something unsuitable, unfit or harmful for the physical body, natural environment, workplace, etc. [1][2][3]
CONTAMINATION definition: the act of contaminating, or of making something impure or unsuitable by contact with something unclean, bad, etc. See examples of contamination used in a sentence.
Definition of contamination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CONTAMINATION definition: 1. the process of making something dirty or poisonous, or the state of containing unwanted or…. Learn more.