cross-contamination
noun [ U ] uk/ˌkrɒs.kən.tæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌkrɑːs.kən.tæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
交叉污染
the process by which a substance that is harmful or dirty spreads from one area to another
New hygiene standards were introduced to avoid cross-contamination of cooked and raw meat.
Cross-contamination can occur when farmers use the same equipment to harvest, store, and transport wheat and oats.
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- Separate brushes will be used so there is not cross-contamination between products.
- This precaution avoids cross-contamination of harmful bacteria from one food to another.
- There's always a risk of cross-contamination when companies make different products at the same factory.