contamination
noun
the act of contaminating, or of making something impure or unsuitable by contact with something unclean, bad, etc.
self-contamination
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a word derived from
contamination.
Example Sentences
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Learning how to put on and remove this medical armor is among crucial steps in Ebola training - to avoid self-contamination and spreading the disease to others.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2014
