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Updated June 2026
The action or state of making something impure or unsuitable by contact with or addition of a polluting substance. It represents the presence of unwanted or harmful elements.
“Water contamination from the chemical spill posed serious health risks to the community.”
/kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
con·tam·i·na·tion
Features 'ATION' ending with multiple 'N' letters; contains common consonants
Worth 19 points; versatile placement options
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