Environment
contamination
noun
Definition
The presence of an unwanted substance that makes something impure or harmful.
In a sentence
“Groundwater contamination from industrial sites poses serious health risks.”
Synonyms
pollutionimpuritypoisoning
Common collocations
- water contamination
- soil contamination
- radioactive contamination
More from Environment
biodiversity
noun
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
ecosystem
noun
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
deforestation
noun
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.