English noun: contamination | |||
1. | contamination (state) the state of being contaminated | ||
Synonyms | taint | ||
Broader (hypernym) | impureness, impurity | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dust contamination | ||
2. | contamination (substance) a substance that contaminates | ||
Synonyms | contaminant | ||
Broader (hypernym) | material, stuff | ||
3. | contamination (act) the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | ||
Synonyms | pollution | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dirtying, soiling, soilure | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dust contamination | ||
Antonyms | decontamination | ||