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Common collocations with contamination in American Collocation

contamination noun uncountable

US /kənˌtæmɪnˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

types of contamination

airborne
bacterial
chemical
faecal
microbiological
radioactive
toxic

This test gives an indication of the levels of airborne contamination.

accidental

accidental
adventitious

Accidental contamination is becoming very frequent.

in many places, in great quantities

excessive
widespread

The shaft is believed to be responsible for widespread radioactive contamination of the foreshore.

stop or reduce contamination

avoid
control
eliminate
limit
minimize
prevent
reduce
remove
stop

The upper part of the wall must be water-tight to prevent contamination.

Regular training was needed to reduce contamination of organic waste with other waste types.

cause contamination

cause
generate
spread

Pests can also cause physical contamination of foods and should be dealt with immediately.

suspect or fear contamination

fear
suspect

Radioactive contamination is also suspected in some localities.