Word Finder - contamination

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The act or process of contaminating

synonyms

• defilement
• pollution
• taint

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Something which contaminates.

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A process whereby words with related meanings come to have similar sounds.

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(etymology) The influence of one form (often from a foreign language) on the historical development of another form to which it may be related in meaning.

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The process of making a material or surface unclean or unsuited for its intended purpose, usually by the addition or attachment of undesirable foreign substances.

This provides for the reduction as far as possible of contamination during the milking process itself.

If the contamination exceed a certain limit, the scrapings remain quite dead.

The unavoidable contamination with muddy particles of vat-waste is removed by allowing the vatliquor to rest for some hours in a separate tank and settling out the mud.

The tension for clean water thus found is considerably lower than that (81) adopted by Quincke, but it seems to be entitled to confidence, and at any rate the deficiency is not due to contamination of the surface.

Contamination isn't the only problem with the pet foods on the market today.

The reason is because of product contamination.

Contamination of the water by chemical and biological agents is present in every water system in the world to some degree; however, water pollution is worse in high-population areas.

It would seem that the surfaces, coming into collision within a fraction of a second of their birth, would still be subject to further contamination from the interior.

Separation of recyclable materials on the doorstep to minimize contamination.

Fresh contamination found New areas of radioactive contamination have been found by monitors at Dounreay.

Scientific study and evidence clearly demonstrates the direct correlation between line speed, operator skill and contamination levels.

If the material is properly contained, it can have fewer emissions and less contamination than other types of energy.

The problems with nuclear energy arise when the waste products are not properly contained, leading to contamination of its surroundings.

While efforts are made to contain the radiation produced during the fission process, and containment systems are in place to help prevent leaks and contamination, nuclear energy does have its drawbacks.

Most methods of controlling water pollution try to address problems at the source of the contamination.

However, always remember that resold makeup products are subject to contamination and flaws.

This method reduces the chances of a falsely elevated white cell count caused by a traumatic tap (bleeding into the subarachnoid space at the puncture site), and contamination of the bacterial culture by skin germs or flora.

Specimens should be handled with caution to avoid contamination with skin flora.

Nearly all of these deaths occur in impoverished parts of Africa and Asia, where they often result from contamination of the water supply by animal and human feces.

Have children bathe in the morning to reduce egg contamination.

The IV solutions are prepared under the supervision of a pharmaceutical company, using sanitary techniques that prevent bacterial contamination, and come prepackaged.

However, natural growth hormone, aside from being prohibitively expensive, posed health hazards due to contamination.

Although contamination usually occurs during surgery, symptoms of infection may not become evident until a year after the operation.

Having the home water supply tested for possible contamination by Cryptosporidium parvum.

It is not known whether contamination occurs at the site of production or in the home or institution after contact with other contaminated foods, surfaces, or utensils.

Although the definitive diagnosis comes from laboratory tests, it can usually be diagnosed by recognizing the distinctive neurological symptoms typical of contamination with C. botulinum.

Adults usually recover from E. coli poisoning without medical intervention, but many children require hospitalization for contamination with this organism.

Parents may be concerned about possible contamination from unknown sources and that symptoms may occur suddenly, without warning.

Practicing good sanitation and good food handling techniques is the best way parents can prevent contamination.

Most often spread by food and water contamination.

Human botulism (caused by botulism toxins A, B, and E) may stem from contaminated food, wound contamination, or the intestinal botulism toxin found in infants.

Typical obsessions include fears of dirt, germs, contamination, and violent or aggressive impulses.

In addition, pollution from operating or abandoned industrial sites and smelters can find its way into the soil, resulting in soil contamination.

Cross contamination occurs when the bacteria from one food produce comes in contact with bacteria from another food.

No male should be present during the test to prevent potential contamination with male DNA.

Bacterial contamination can create dangerous combinations.

Lately there has been a lot of press about the toxic contamination of ocean fish.

Due to this fact, the risk for contamination in oats is high and many doctors advise not to eat oats.

In addition, in plants where more than one product is produced, cross contamination is also a problem.

However, in order to prevent accidental contamination, you must only eat fresh fruits or vegetables that are not coated with wax or other materials.

Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of cooking gluten free is the risk of cross contamination not just in your own kitchen, but that of the restaurants purporting to serve gluten-free menu options.

The answer can be reduced to the issue of contamination.

The risk of contamination is too great for a recovering celiac.

Oats, though naturally gluten free, can be a huge contamination risk.

Many farmers grow and harvest several varieties of grains, and so their fields and equipment can pose a serious contamination threat.

Even the act of storing grains can provide contamination opportunities, hence, in general, oats are avoided by most celiacs.

While there is some speculation oats themselves may contain proteins similar to gluten, the primary concern is regarding cross contamination.

Oats are often grown in fields adjacent to wheat fields where they might experience blow-by contamination, be harvested using the same machinery or housed in the same silo.

By the time a bag of oatmeal reaches your store shelves, it has encountered countless opportunities for cross contamination.

What more could the NBS do to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination of platelets?