👉 The act or process of contaminating
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! That’s a good definition from the dictionary – “the act or process of contaminating.” But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down with a little rhyme: Contamination, contamination, a tricky thing to see, It's when something unwanted, comes creeping close to thee! Essentially, it means introducing something undesirable into a space or substance. Think about it like this: In food: It’s bacteria making your sandwich less glee! (Not safe to eat, you agree?) In water: Pollutants causing a murky decree! (Making it unsafe for you and me!) In the air: Dust or germs, a troublesome plea! (Affecting our health, for all to see!) It's about impurity , something that shouldn’t be there. It can be physical – like dirt – but also chemical, biological, or even radioactive. Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about what 'contamination' means and how it happens? Don’t hesitate to ask!