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contaminant noun

  /kənˈtamɪnənt/
  • That which contaminates; an impurity; foreign matter.
smetstof

contamination noun

  /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ , /kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ , /kənˌtæm.ɪˈnæɪ.ʃən/ , [kənˌɾ̃æm.əˈneɪ.ʃən]
  • The process of making a material or surface unclean or unsuited for its intended purpose, usually by the addition or attachment of undesirable foreign substances.
contaminatie, verontreiniging
  • (linguistics, etymology) The influence of one form (often from a foreign language) on the historical development of another form to which it may be related in meaning.
contaminatie

contaminate verb

  /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
  • (transitive) To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.
contamineren

contaminate

vuilmaken

contaminated

besmet
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