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contamination: invasion of a person or animal by pathogenic germs (contaminants); Presence of an infectious agent on inanimate articles such as clothes, surgical instruments, dressings, water, milk, food; Transfer and propagation of a contaminant; The undesirable presence of radioactive material
Category: Management in the public and private sector

contamination: the introduction or presence of contaminants or undesirable modifications to the composition of the liquid or gaseous medium
Category: Physics

contamination: the presence of unwanted particles,chemicals,or other substances
Category: Electrical engineering and energy

contamination: the introduction or presence of contaminants or undesirable modifications to the composition of the liquid or gaseous medium
Category: Environment

cross-contamination: the transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another
Category: Medicine

decontamination: Medicine: using techniques that render clothing, surfaces and objects free from infection or infestation; Radiation: removing radiological contamination from a person, object or area; Chemistry: neutralising a chemical on a person, object or area
Category: Management in the public and private sector

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