Contamination Meaning
/kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or process of contaminating.
nounSomething which contaminates.
Sentence Examples
The lake is notorious for its contamination.
People are suffering from the contamination of the water supply.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The factory leak caused widespread ____ of the river downstream from the plant.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lake is notorious for its ____.
Word Origin & History
From Latin contāminātiōnem.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The factory leak caused widespread ____ of the river downstream from the plant.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lake is notorious for its ____.