contamination
BrE /kənˈtæmɪneɪʃn/ AmE /kənˈtæmɪneɪʃn/
noun en → es
the process of making something dirty or harmful by adding poisonous substances to it
contaminación, contaminar
- water/air contamination
Collocations chemical contamination · food contamination
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The river was badly contaminated by industrial waste.
El río estaba muy contaminado por residuos industriales.
the process of making something or someone infected with harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.
contaminación, infección
- food/water contamination
Collocations bacterial contamination · viral contamination
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The outbreak was caused by contaminated food.
El brote fue causado por alimentos contaminados.