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contamination [kən'tæmɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n] n
environ., nucl.phys. ραδιενεργός μόλυνση; μόλυνση από ραδιενέργεια
med. μόλυνση; μίανσις; μόλυνσις; ρύπανση
pharma., environ. μίανση; νόθευση κειμένου; παράλλαξη
phys.sc., chem. επιμόλυνση
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. ρύπανση
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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: 116 phrases in 21 subjects
Agriculture2
Chemistry1
Earth sciences21
Economy2
Electronics1
Environment35
Food industry7
General9
Health care4
Industry3
Information technology1
Law1
Life sciences1
Materials science1
Medical11
Metallurgy3
Natural sciences4
Pharmacy and pharmacology1
Physical sciences1
Technology3
Transport4

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