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contamination [kən'tæmɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n] n
gen.	besmetting f
environ., nucl.phys.	radioactieve contaminatie; radioactieve besmetting
health.	verontreiniging f
med.	contaminatie f
pharma., environ.	vervuiling f
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.	vervuiling f
English thesaurus
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: 131 phrases in 23 subjects

Agriculture	3
Automated equipment	2
Chemistry	1
Earth sciences	22
Economy	2
Electronics	1
Environment	34
Food industry	3
General	18
Health care	8
Industry	2
Information technology	1
Law	2
Life sciences	1
Materials science	1
Measuring instruments	8
Medical	6
Metallurgy	1
Natural sciences	4
Nuclear and fusion power	1
Pharmacy and pharmacology	2
Technology	4
Transport	4