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contamination [kən'tæmɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n] n
gen. kontaminaatio; saastuminen
earth.sc. likaantuminen
el. epäpuhtaus
environ., nucl.phys. radioaktiivinen saastuminen; radioaktiivinen kontaminaatio
food.ind. elintarvikkeiden saastuminen
forestr. pilaantuminen
health. tartunta
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. saastuminen
 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: 79 phrases in 17 subjects
Criminal law1
Earth sciences14
Economy1
Electronics1
Environment26
Food industry3
General6
Health care1
Industry6
Law3
Life sciences1
Medical6
Metallurgy2
Natural sciences1
Pharmacy and pharmacology2
Technology2
Transport3