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contaminating

UK
/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/

Translations

contaminatingadjective
more contaminating
Comp.
most contaminating
Super.
UK
/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/
The contaminating chemicals were found in the river.
Загрязняющие химикаты были обнаружены в реке.
Synonyms
defiling
polluting
tainting
infecting
corrupting
contaminatingnoun
UK
/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/
Gerund form used as an uncountable noun denoting the act or process of contaminating.
Synonyms
corruption
infection
impairment
spoilage
soiling
defilement
adulteration
tainting
pollution
contamination
contaminateverb

contaminating

Gerund

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
taint
infect
impair
dirty
spoil
pollute
corrupt
defile
Antonyms
clean
purify

Definitions

contaminatingadjective
Having the quality or effect of making something impure or harmful by contact or mixture.
The contaminating chemicals in the water supply posed a serious health risk to the community.
contaminatingnoun
The act or process of making something impure or harmful by contact or mixture.
The contaminating of the groundwater remained undetected for years.
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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