1. A physical space or surroundings that has been polluted or made unclean by harmful substances, pathogens, or pollutants
The contaminated environment poses serious health risks to residents.
O ambiente contaminado oferece riscos graves à saúde dos moradores.
2. In occupational health, a workplace or area where hazardous materials or biological agents are present
Workers in a contaminated environment must wear protective equipment.
Os trabalhadores em um ambiente contaminado devem usar equipamento de proteção.