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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contamination

/kɒntæmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does contamination mean?

noun

The act of making something impure or unclean by introducing a foreign substance or influence, or the state of being so affected. The introduction of unwanted or harmful substances into the environment.

Example

"The contamination of the water supply by industrial waste had serious health consequences for the local population."

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