contamination

US: /kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/
UK: /kəntˌæmɪnˈe‍ɪʃən/


English Vietnamese dictionary


contamination /kən,tæmi'neiʃn/
  • danh từ
    • sự làm bẩn, sự làm ô uế; cái làm ô uế
    • sự nhiễm (bệnh)
    • (văn học) sự đúc (hai vở kịch, hai truyện...) thành một

Collocation dictionary


ADJ.

massive, serious, widespread | cross-
Chopping boards can be a source of cross-contamination.
| environmental, food | bacterial, radioactive

QUANT.

level
There is already a high level of environmental contamination.

VERB + CONTAMINATION

avoid, prevent | reduce

PREP.

~ by
Always keep food covered to prevent contamination by flies.
| ~ from
There is a danger of serious contamination from radioactive waste.
| ~ with
Wash everything thoroughly to avoid contamination with bacteria.

PHRASES

a source of contamination