Synonyms of contamination

contamination

noun

kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən 

as in contaminant

something that is or that makes impure

swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contaminant
• pollutant
• defect
• sludge
• impurity
• irregularity
• stain
• soil
• taint
• defilement
• adulterant
• dirt
• spot
• muck
• abnormality
• fault
• blot
• filth
• blotch
• grime
• flaw
• blemish
• disfigurement
• scum
• smut
• imperfection

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filter
• refiner
• purity
• purifier
• clarifier
• cleanliness
• immaculateness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of contamination

Foods recalled dozens of types of frozen waffle products due to potential listeria contamination. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Green onions linked to potential salmonella contamination were recalled after being sold in several U.S. and Canadian stores, including Trader Joe's. —Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024

Taylor Farms has issued a recall on four raw onion products due to potential E. coli contamination. —Annika Kim Constantino,amelia Lucas, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024

Read More The McDonald’s Quarter Pounder E.Coli outbreak has sparked a big onions recall Two of the biggest food distributors in the United States have issued recalls for onions following a potential E. coli contamination linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 25 Oct. 2024