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contamination [kən'tæmɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n] n
gen. forurening; kontaminering; smitte
environ., nucl.phys. stråleforurening; besmitning; radioaktiv besmitning; radioaktiv forurening; radioaktiv kontamination; radioaktiv kontaminering
food.ind. forurening af fødevarer; forurening i fødevarer
law sammenblanding eller ødelæggelse af bevismateriale
med. afsmitning; kontamination; psykisk kontamination
pharma., environ. plamage
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 n
environ. kontamination
 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: 152 phrases in 21 subjects
Agriculture9
Chemistry1
Earth sciences22
Economy2
Electronics1
Environment33
Food industry8
General21
Health care16
Industry1
Information technology1
Law4
Life sciences1
Materials science1
Medical16
Metallurgy2
Natural sciences3
Nuclear and fusion power1
Pharmacy and pharmacology1
Technology4
Transport4