GEMET
General
Multilingual
Environmental
Thesaurus
contaminated area
Definition

Any site or region that is damaged, harmed or made unfit for use by the introduction of unwanted substances, particularly microorganisms, chemicals, toxic and radioactive materials and wastes.

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Scope note

Scope note is not available.

Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/12007