Collocations for contamination - noun
ADJ.
massive, serious, widespread | cross-
Chopping boards can be a source of cross-contamination.
Chopping boards can be a source of cross-contamination.
environmental, food | bacterial, radioactive
QUANT.
level
There is already a high level of environmental contamination.
There is already a high level of environmental contamination.
VERB + CONTAMINATION
avoid, prevent | reduce
PREP.
~ by
Always keep food covered to prevent contamination by flies.
Always keep food covered to prevent contamination by flies.
~ from
There is a danger of serious contamination from radioactive waste.
There is a danger of serious contamination from radioactive waste.
~ with
Wash everything thoroughly to avoid contamination with bacteria.
Wash everything thoroughly to avoid contamination with bacteria.
PHRASES
a source of contamination