Contamination

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002488",
  "term": "Contamination",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The introduction or presence of an undesirable substance into a material, environment, or organism, rendering it impure or unfit for its intended use. This process can occur through physical transfer, chemical reaction, or biological activity. In analytical chemistry, contamination can lead to inaccurate results and is a major concern in laboratory practices.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "carry-over"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 301. 'Proposals for the description and measurement of carry-over effects in clinical chemistry (Recommendations 1991)' on page 302 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163020301)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/contamination/"
}