Recontamination: meaning, definitions and examples

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recontamination

 

[ ˌriː.kɒn.tæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

health terminology

Recontamination refers to the process by which a previously cleaned or sterilized environment or substance becomes contaminated again. This can happen in various contexts, including food safety, environmental cleaning, or in medical settings. Recontamination is a significant concern as it undermines efforts to control pathogens, bacteria, or other harmful substances. Understanding the causes of recontamination is essential in preventing outbreaks and ensuring safety protocols are effective.

Synonyms

re-infection, recontaminate, renewed contamination

Examples of usage

  • The kitchen was at risk of recontamination after raw meat was placed on the counter.
  • To avoid recontamination, we must ensure all surfaces are properly disinfected.
  • Recontamination of the soil can occur due to poor waste management practices.
  • The patient’s wound showed signs of recontamination, requiring further treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "recontamination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recontaminação

🇮🇳 पुनः संदूषण

🇩🇪 Rekontamination

🇮🇩 rekontaminasi

🇺🇦 реконтамінація

🇵🇱 rekontaminacja

🇯🇵 再汚染

🇫🇷 recontamination

🇪🇸 recontaminación

🇹🇷 rekontaminasyon

🇰🇷 재오염

🇸🇦 إعادة التلوث

🇨🇿 rekontaminace

🇸🇰 rekontaminácia

🇨🇳 再污染

🇸🇮 rekontaminacija

🇮🇸 endur-ósmýking

🇰🇿 қайта ластану

🇬🇪 გადამდები

🇦🇿 təkrar çirklənmə

🇲🇽 recontaminación

Word origin

The term 'recontamination' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning again or back, and the word 'contamination', which comes from the Latin 'contaminare', meaning to make unclean or impure. The concept of contamination has been in use for centuries, often relating to diseases and hygiene. With the advancement of scientific understanding, the application of the term has expanded into various fields such as food safety, healthcare, and environmental science. The increasing focus on cleanliness and prevention of infection in the modern world has made awareness of recontamination particularly relevant. This word encapsulates the ongoing challenges faced in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, especially in environments that are prone to contamination.