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Vocabulary Entry
contaminated
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Made impure or unclean by exposure to harmful substances.
Example Sentences
"The water in the lake was found to be contaminated."
"She wore gloves while handling the contaminated items."
"They conducted tests to determine the level of contaminated soil."
V
verb
To make something impure or unclean by introducing harmful substances.
Example Sentences
"The factory's waste may have contaminated the nearby river."
"He accidentally contaminated the samples during the experiment."
"Proper disposal is essential to avoid contaminating the environment."