English dictionary

contamination

/k/@/n,t/&/m/@/'n/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the state of being contaminated

noun.state

Synonyms taint

Source: WordNet 3.0
a substance that contaminates

noun.substance

Synonyms contaminant

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

noun.act

Synonyms pollution

Antonyms decontamination

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act or process of contaminating; pollution; defilement; taint; also, that which contaminates.

noun

Source: webster1913