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contaminated

UK
/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd/
US
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/

Translations

contaminatedpast participle
UK
/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd/
US
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/
Used strictly as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb "contaminate".
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.
Synonyms
polluted
tainted
infected
impure
defiled
unclean
spoiled
corrupted
Antonyms
pure
clean
contaminateverb

contaminated

Past Simple

contaminated
Past Simple
contaminated
Past Participle
contaminating
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
US
/kənˈtæməˌneɪt/
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.
Synonyms
pollute
taint
infect
corrupt
spoil
defile
dirty
impair
Antonyms
purify
clean

Definitions

contaminatedpast participle
Made impure or unclean by contact or mixture with something harmful or undesirable.
The contaminated water supply posed a serious health risk to the community.
contaminateverb
To make something impure or unsuitable by contact or mixture with something unclean, bad, etc.
The factory was fined for contaminating the river with toxic waste.
To influence or affect negatively, often by introducing undesirable elements.
The scandal has the potential to contaminate the reputation of the entire organization.
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