Contamination and Defect

Contamination

Contamination noun - Something that is or that makes impure.
Usage example: swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized

Defect and contamination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Contamination".

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Contamination and defect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contamination" instead a noun "Defect".

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