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Contamination

Description:

Contamination refers to the presence or introduction of harmful substances, pollutants, or impurities into an environment, which can have detrimental effects on living organisms or materials. It can occur in various forms, such as air pollution, water pollution, food contamination, or the spread of infectious diseases.

Examples:

1. Noun - Environmental Contamination: The contamination of the river with industrial waste led to the death of many aquatic species.
2. Noun - Food Contamination: The recall of the contaminated lettuce was a precautionary measure to prevent food poisoning.
3. Noun - Disease Contamination: The contamination of the hospital room resulted in the rapid spread of the infectious virus.
4. Verb - Contaminate: If you don't properly wash your hands, you might contaminate the food you are preparing.
5. Adjective - Contaminated: The contaminated soil posed a serious threat to the local ecosystem.

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