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contaminated
UK
/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd/
US
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/
UK
/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd/
US
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/
Used strictly as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb "contaminate".
Translations
The water in the river is contaminated.
Вода в реке загрязнённая.
The laboratory reported that the sample was contaminated.
Лаборатория сообщила, что образец был заражённый.
Definitions
The contaminated water supply posed a serious health risk to the community.
contaminated
Past Simple
contaminated
Past Simple
contaminated
Past Participle
contaminating
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
US
/kənˈtæməˌneɪt/
Translations
Factories can contaminate the air with harmful chemicals.
Фабрики могут загрязнять воздух вредными химикатами.
Improper handling of food can contaminate it with bacteria.
Неправильное обращение с пищей может заразить её бактериями.
Definitions
The factory was fined for contaminating the river with toxic waste.
The scandal has the potential to contaminate the reputation of the entire organization.