Definition of contaminate in English:

contaminate

verb kənˈtamɪneɪtkənˈtæməˌneɪt

[with object]

Make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
the site was found to be contaminated by radioactivity
figurative celebrity has contaminated every aspect of public life
Example sentencesExamples
- Apparently parents emit poisonous substances which contaminate their kids in much the same way that humans pollute the environment.
- They added somebody stealing food can be jailed while those who poison people by contaminating food can get away scot free.
- Sources of contaminated soils include manufacturers, businesses, retail establishments, government and individuals.
- I think there's paranoia in the national press and that contaminates the foreign press.
- Many types of viral and bacterial pathogens that grow in the gut of infected people may contaminate water and food.
- It was approved only for animal feed but was found to be contaminating several corn products sold to consumers.
- Air pollution can hurt animals and humans when they inhale contaminated air.
- He notes that although it was just water, there were dead fish and poison oak contaminating the water all over the course.
- They want to make sure that nothing contaminates the evidence.
- I think most people are tired of this way of contaminating the political agenda.
- Groundwater will be polluted, which would contaminate drinking water.
- The poison could be used to contaminate food or water, which would achieve the aim of spreading panic, or left on door handles in busy buildings.
- The test results showed that raw sewage is contaminating the bathing areas.
- It can crash through the armour of a modern tank and it poisons land and contaminates water supplies for years causing cancers and genetic defects.
- If mercury is found in local soil, it can contaminate the fish supply.
- They must be dismantled on an impermeable surface to avoid contaminating the ground.
- If not properly disposed of, these substances can contaminate ground water.
- But this should not be carried out on-farm because it can further contaminate the ground and infect other cattle.
- Chemicals in everyday products such as good packaging and cosmetics contaminate our air, water and soil.
- The amount of mercury found in fish may be 3,000 times the original concentration in the contaminated water.
Synonyms
pollute, adulterate
make impure, defile, debase, corrupt, taint, infect, blight, foul, spoil, soil, mar, impair, stain, befoul
sully, tarnish
poison
radioactivate
formal vitiate

Derivatives

contaminator

noun

The organic and inorganic contaminators don't have to be present in superior quantities to the to established limits by effective Regulation.
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Moisture is considered an oil contaminator, just like metal particles,’ Urbano continues.
- This cleaning system is designed to safely and easily remove these contaminators from all your input devices.
- Females in masculine arenas are viewed as potential contaminators of the arena, whereas males in feminine arenas are viewed as potential self-contaminators.
- It is not suitable for recycled aggregates because these may also contain inorganic contaminators.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin contaminat- 'made impure', from the verb contaminare, from contamen 'contact, pollution', from con- 'together with' + the base of tangere 'to touch'.

contact from early 17th century:
Contact and contagion (Late Middle English) both go back to Latin contingere ‘touched’ formed from con- ‘with’ and tangere ‘touch’. Contaminate (Late Middle English) is related.

Rhymes

laminate

Definition of contaminate in US English:

contaminate

verbkənˈtæməˌneɪtkənˈtaməˌnāt

[with object]

Make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
the site was found to be contaminated by radioactivity
figurative celebrity has contaminated every aspect of public life
Example sentencesExamples
- If not properly disposed of, these substances can contaminate ground water.
- They must be dismantled on an impermeable surface to avoid contaminating the ground.
- Many types of viral and bacterial pathogens that grow in the gut of infected people may contaminate water and food.
- It was approved only for animal feed but was found to be contaminating several corn products sold to consumers.
- It can crash through the armour of a modern tank and it poisons land and contaminates water supplies for years causing cancers and genetic defects.
- The test results showed that raw sewage is contaminating the bathing areas.
- Air pollution can hurt animals and humans when they inhale contaminated air.
- Chemicals in everyday products such as good packaging and cosmetics contaminate our air, water and soil.
- The poison could be used to contaminate food or water, which would achieve the aim of spreading panic, or left on door handles in busy buildings.
- They want to make sure that nothing contaminates the evidence.
- I think most people are tired of this way of contaminating the political agenda.
- Groundwater will be polluted, which would contaminate drinking water.
- He notes that although it was just water, there were dead fish and poison oak contaminating the water all over the course.
- They added somebody stealing food can be jailed while those who poison people by contaminating food can get away scot free.
- If mercury is found in local soil, it can contaminate the fish supply.
- Apparently parents emit poisonous substances which contaminate their kids in much the same way that humans pollute the environment.
- I think there's paranoia in the national press and that contaminates the foreign press.
- Sources of contaminated soils include manufacturers, businesses, retail establishments, government and individuals.
- But this should not be carried out on-farm because it can further contaminate the ground and infect other cattle.
- The amount of mercury found in fish may be 3,000 times the original concentration in the contaminated water.
Synonyms
pollute, adulterate

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin contaminat- ‘made impure’, from the verb contaminare, from contamen ‘contact, pollution’, from con- ‘together with’ + the base of tangere ‘to touch’.

单词	contaminate
释义	Definition of contaminate in English: contaminate verb kənˈtamɪneɪtkənˈtæməˌneɪt [with object] Make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance. the site was found to be contaminated by radioactivity figurative celebrity has contaminated every aspect of public life Example sentencesExamples Apparently parents emit poisonous substances which contaminate their kids in much the same way that humans pollute the environment. They added somebody stealing food can be jailed while those who poison people by contaminating food can get away scot free. Sources of contaminated soils include manufacturers, businesses, retail establishments, government and individuals. I think there's paranoia in the national press and that contaminates the foreign press. Many types of viral and bacterial pathogens that grow in the gut of infected people may contaminate water and food. It was approved only for animal feed but was found to be contaminating several corn products sold to consumers. Air pollution can hurt animals and humans when they inhale contaminated air. He notes that although it was just water, there were dead fish and poison oak contaminating the water all over the course. They want to make sure that nothing contaminates the evidence. I think most people are tired of this way of contaminating the political agenda. Groundwater will be polluted, which would contaminate drinking water. The poison could be used to contaminate food or water, which would achieve the aim of spreading panic, or left on door handles in busy buildings. The test results showed that raw sewage is contaminating the bathing areas. It can crash through the armour of a modern tank and it poisons land and contaminates water supplies for years causing cancers and genetic defects. If mercury is found in local soil, it can contaminate the fish supply. They must be dismantled on an impermeable surface to avoid contaminating the ground. If not properly disposed of, these substances can contaminate ground water. But this should not be carried out on-farm because it can further contaminate the ground and infect other cattle. Chemicals in everyday products such as good packaging and cosmetics contaminate our air, water and soil. The amount of mercury found in fish may be 3,000 times the original concentration in the contaminated water. Synonyms pollute, adulterate make impure, defile, debase, corrupt, taint, infect, blight, foul, spoil, soil, mar, impair, stain, befoul sully, tarnish poison radioactivate formal vitiate Derivatives contaminator noun The organic and inorganic contaminators don't have to be present in superior quantities to the to established limits by effective Regulation. Example sentencesExamples ‘Moisture is considered an oil contaminator, just like metal particles,’ Urbano continues. This cleaning system is designed to safely and easily remove these contaminators from all your input devices. Females in masculine arenas are viewed as potential contaminators of the arena, whereas males in feminine arenas are viewed as potential self-contaminators. It is not suitable for recycled aggregates because these may also contain inorganic contaminators. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin contaminat- 'made impure', from the verb contaminare, from contamen 'contact, pollution', from con- 'together with' + the base of tangere 'to touch'. contact from early 17th century: Contact and contagion (Late Middle English) both go back to Latin contingere ‘touched’ formed from con- ‘with’ and tangere ‘touch’. Contaminate (Late Middle English) is related. Rhymes laminate Definition of contaminate in US English: contaminate verbkənˈtæməˌneɪtkənˈtaməˌnāt [with object] Make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance. the site was found to be contaminated by radioactivity figurative celebrity has contaminated every aspect of public life Example sentencesExamples If not properly disposed of, these substances can contaminate ground water. They must be dismantled on an impermeable surface to avoid contaminating the ground. Many types of viral and bacterial pathogens that grow in the gut of infected people may contaminate water and food. It was approved only for animal feed but was found to be contaminating several corn products sold to consumers. It can crash through the armour of a modern tank and it poisons land and contaminates water supplies for years causing cancers and genetic defects. The test results showed that raw sewage is contaminating the bathing areas. Air pollution can hurt animals and humans when they inhale contaminated air. Chemicals in everyday products such as good packaging and cosmetics contaminate our air, water and soil. The poison could be used to contaminate food or water, which would achieve the aim of spreading panic, or left on door handles in busy buildings. They want to make sure that nothing contaminates the evidence. I think most people are tired of this way of contaminating the political agenda. Groundwater will be polluted, which would contaminate drinking water. He notes that although it was just water, there were dead fish and poison oak contaminating the water all over the course. They added somebody stealing food can be jailed while those who poison people by contaminating food can get away scot free. If mercury is found in local soil, it can contaminate the fish supply. Apparently parents emit poisonous substances which contaminate their kids in much the same way that humans pollute the environment. I think there's paranoia in the national press and that contaminates the foreign press. Sources of contaminated soils include manufacturers, businesses, retail establishments, government and individuals. But this should not be carried out on-farm because it can further contaminate the ground and infect other cattle. The amount of mercury found in fish may be 3,000 times the original concentration in the contaminated water. Synonyms pollute, adulterate Origin Late Middle English: from Latin contaminat- ‘made impure’, from the verb contaminare, from contamen ‘contact, pollution’, from con- ‘together with’ + the base of tangere ‘to touch’.
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