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Etymology

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From besmetten +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈsmɛ.tɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧smet‧ting
  • Rhymes: -ɛtɪŋ

Noun

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besmetting f (plural besmettingen, diminutive besmettinkje n)

  1. contagion, contamination
    Er is een groot risico op besmetting met hepatitis.
    There is a large risk of being infected with hepatitis.

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