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contaminated

The correct spelling is contaminated.

How to pronounce contaminated

verb

Say it like: Con-tam-ina-ted

The correct spelling is contaminated. To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter. For example: "This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink."

Usage Examples

This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink.

Do not contaminate the peanut butter with the jelly.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.
  2. 2.To soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.
  3. 3.To make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.
  4. 4.To infect, often with bad objects

adjective

  1. 1.Adulterated; impure

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