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contamination [kən'tæmɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n] n
gen. contaminazione m
chem. infezione m
environ., nucl.phys. contaminazione radioattiva
food.ind. contaminazione alimentare; contaminazione degli alimenti
med. contaminazione dei concetti; inquinamento m; polluzione m
contamination Introduction into or onto water, air, soil or other media of microorganisms, chemicals, toxic substances, wastes, wastewater or other pollutants in a concentration that makes the medium unfit for its next intended use [kən'tæmɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n] n
environ. contaminazione m
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contamination [kən'tæmɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n] n
mil., abbr. contam
mil., logist. The deposit, absorption or adsorption of radioactive material or of biological or liquid chemical agents on or by structures, areas, personnel or objects. (FRA)
USA The deposit, absorption, or adsorption of radioactive material, or of biological or chemical agents on or by structures, areas, personnel, or objects; Food and/or water made unfit for consumption by humans or animals because of the presence of environmental chemicals, radioactive elements, bacteria or organisms, the byproduct of the growth of bacteria or organisms, the decomposing material or waste in the food or water (JP 3-11)
contamination: 137 phrases in 27 subjects
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Automated equipment2
Chemistry2
Criminal law1
Earth sciences10
Economy2
Electronics1
Environment32
Food industry5
Food service and catering4
General18
Health care8
Industry1
Information technology1
Law2
Life sciences1
Materials science1
Measuring instruments8
Medical9
Metallurgy5
Natural sciences4
Nuclear and fusion power1
Nuclear physics2
Pharmacy and pharmacology1
Physical sciences1
Technology4
Transport4

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