Contaminating is a related term of fouling.
As verbs the difference between contaminating and fouling
is that contaminating is while fouling is .
As a noun fouling is
the adhesion of a foreign material onto a surface, especially so as to reduce its functionality.
fouling
English
Verb
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Noun
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The adhesion of a foreign material onto a surface, especially so as to reduce its functionality
Derived terms
* antifouling
* foulant