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    [Noun]  | "con*tam*i*na*tion" | \ kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən \


    1: a process of contaminating : a state of being contaminated

    2: contaminant

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English contaminacioun, borrowed from Latin contāminātiōn-, contāminātiō "defilement, pollution," from contāmināre "to defile, pollute" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action {mat|contaminate|};

    [Noun]  | "cross contamination" | \ ˈkrȯs-kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən \


    1: inadvertent transfer of bacteria or other contaminants from one surface, substance, etc., to another especially because of unsanitary handling procedures

    Origin: 1898 ;

    [Noun]  | "self-con*tam*i*na*tion" | \ ˌself-kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən \


    1: contamination by oneself

    2: contamination from within

    Origin: 1955 ;

    [Noun]  | "contamination" 


    1: something that is or that makes impure;


      * e.g., " ... swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized "



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     [ "contaminate" ]

    1: To forcefully play music or sing or otherwise make some consistent sound within earshot of a person or group who consider said sounds annoying and unwanted.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, let's get out here. Someone contaminated this place with country. 

     [ "tune contamination" ]

    1: when someone who has a tune infection regrettably shares it with you, thus infecting you as well.

      * e.g.,  ... Alvin: "wow, I've got that horrible Carley Simon song stuck in my head...you know the one that goes; 'you're so vein, i bet you think this song is about you', it's driving me crazy..." Theresa: "wow...thanks a lot for the tune contamination!" 

     [ "nostril contamination" ]

    1: When one picks his/her nose and subsequently picks the remaining nostril with the same finger, therfore taking snot from one nostril and inserting it into the other.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, you totally just had a case of nostril contamination! 

     [ "Contaminated Goat" ]

    1: A term used in response to someone who is annoying the heck out of you and you dont really know what else to call them without making them cry. Although if they do cry, you'd be ok with that outcome, viewing it as an added bonus. Not recommended for use in school, business meetings , chruch sermons, weddings or Bar Mitzvahs. May be appropriate for use between colleagues at work in limited situations, such as when your coworker keeps annoying you via instant messaging.

      * e.g.,  ... Jon: "Hey Barry, I really like your proposal but its a little rough around the edges... still needs some work." 

     [ "Men Breasts Did Not Contaminate Michigan Of Flint 《¤》" ]

    1: .

      * e.g.,  ... Person 343: Men Breasts Did Not Contaminate Michigan Of Flint 《¤》 

     [ "fart contamination" ]

    1: When a fart stains the couch, or underwear, or fabric, etc. Car seats.

      * e.g.,  ... I hope this couch we got on craigslist doesn't have any fart contamination on it. 

     [ "Cross-contaminating" ]

    1: Alternating back and forth between vaginal and anal sex, thus cross-contaminating both.

      * e.g.,  ... "I was cross-contaminating her for over an hour." 

     [ "Standard Fetal Medicine Contaminated The State Of Flint: The First Juvenile Release." ]

    1: .

      * e.g.,  ... Person 343: Standard Fetal Medicine Contaminated The State Of Flint: The First Juvenile Release. 

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