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1. The state of being contaminated
   - taint
    
2. A substance that contaminates
   - contaminant
    
3. The act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
   - pollution

Derived forms: contaminations

See also: contaminate

Type of: dirtying, impureness, impurity, material, soiling, soilure, stuff

Antonym: decontamination

Encyclopedia: Contamination