Kontaminimi
Kontaminimi is the presence of unwanted or harmful substances in air, water, soil, food, or biological samples, leading to quality degradation, health risks, or regulatory non-compliance. It is a broad concept used across environmental science, public health, food safety, and laboratory practice.
In Albanian usage, the term is applied to describe pollution or impurity introduced into systems where it
Common types include environmental contamination (pollutants in air, water, or soil), chemical contamination (heavy metals, pesticides,
Measurement and regulation rely on comparing detected contaminant levels to established thresholds set by environmental and
Detection methods vary by contaminant type. Chemicals are often analyzed with chromatography and spectroscopy; biological contaminants
Prevention and management focus on reducing sources of contamination, safe handling and storage practices, sanitation, and
See also: contamination in environmental health, food safety, and laboratory practice.