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

Integrity: Forensic tools protect the original data from accidental alterations or contamination, ensuring that what is presented in court is an exact replica of the phone’s contents at the time of acquisition. —Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Sometimes the problem is not contamination but suboptimal quality. —David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024

The restaurant confirmed that all of the products associated with the contamination were removed from the supply chain by Oct. 22. Colo. —Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Similarly, Wegmans issued a recall on Thursday alerting customers about potential salmonella contamination for seeded cucumbers purchased through Wednesday, Nov. 27. —Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024