Recontaminating: meaning, definitions and examples

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recontaminating

 

[ riːˌkɒntəˈmɪneɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

environmental contamination

Recontaminating refers to the process of contaminating something again after it has been previously cleaned or decontaminated. This term is commonly used in environmental studies, health safety, and food industries where contamination can have serious repercussions. It highlights the challenges faced in maintaining clean environments.

Synonyms

contaminating anew, polluting again, tainting once more

Examples of usage

  • The factory was fined for recontaminating the water supply.
  • After the initial cleanup, the area was at risk of recontaminating due to nearby industrial activities.
  • Proper procedures must be followed to prevent recontaminating medical equipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "recontaminating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recontaminar

🇮🇳 फिर से संदूषण करना

🇩🇪 Wiederkontamination

🇮🇩 kontaminasi ulang

🇺🇦 повторне забруднення

🇵🇱 ponowne zanieczyszczenie

🇯🇵 再汚染する

🇫🇷 recontamination

🇪🇸 recontaminación

🇹🇷 yeniden kontaminasyon

🇰🇷 재오염

🇸🇦 إعادة التلوث

🇨🇿 znovu kontaminace

🇸🇰 opätovné znečistenie

🇨🇳 再污染

🇸🇮 ponovna kontaminacija

🇮🇸 endurmein mengun

🇰🇿 қайта ластау

🇬🇪 მחדש დაბინძურება

🇦🇿 təkrar çirklənmə

🇲🇽 recontaminación

Word origin

The term 'recontaminating' is derived from the prefix 're-', indicating repetition, and 'contaminate', which comes from the Latin 'contaminare'. 'Contaminare' means to stain or make unclean, consisting of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'taminare' meaning 'to touch or make'. The usage of 'recontaminating' has significantly increased with the rise of environmental awareness and the need for strict protocols in hygiene and safety measures. In the early 21st century, the term became more prominent in discussions surrounding industrial pollution, public health, and food safety practices, underlining the ongoing challenges society faces in maintaining uncontaminated spaces amidst various industrial and environmental pressures.