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contamination

kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn

noun

zanieczyszczenie

zaɲɛt͡ʂɨʂˈt͡ʂɛɲɛ· rzeczownik
Also
skażenie(n)
Definition

The action or state of making or being made impure or unsuitable by pollution or by mixing with something unclean or harmful.

Examples
The water supply was shut off due to bacterial contamination.
Dostawa wody została wstrzymana z powodu zanieczyszczenia bakteryjnego.
Strict measures are in place to prevent food contamination.
Obowiązują surowe środki zapobiegające skażeniu żywności.
Synonyms
pollutiondefilementimpurity
Collocations
environmental contaminationfood contaminationcross-contamination
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