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
Stain and contamination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stain" instead a noun "Contamination".
Stain
Stain noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.
Contamination and stain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contamination" instead a noun "Stain".
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