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Meaning of Contaminate
According to Merriam-Webster, to contaminate means to make something impure or unclean by adding a foreign substance, especially one that is harmful or unpleasant.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines contaminate as to pollute or foul something, especially by introducing a harmful or undesirable substance.
- The Cambridge Dictionary states that to contaminate means to make something dirty or impure, often by adding a substance that is harmful or unpleasant.
Example Uses
- The water supply was contaminated with bacteria, making it unsafe for drinking.
- The company was fined for contaminating the air with toxic chemicals.
- The food was contaminated with pesticides, which caused a widespread recall.
- The soil was contaminated with heavy metals, making it difficult to grow crops.
- The lab equipment was contaminated with a virus, which affected the accuracy of the test results.