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
Grime and contamination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grime" instead a noun "Contamination".
Grime
Grime noun - Foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something.
Contamination and grime are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contamination" instead a noun "Grime".
Mutual synonyms
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