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taint

/teɪnt/ noun C2
  1. A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food.
  2. A tinge, trace or touch.
  3. A mark of disgrace, especially on one's character; blemish.
  4. A marker indicating that a variable is unsafe and should be subjected to additional security checks.

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