Word
contaminated
Phoneticscon·tam·i·nat·ed
US/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/
UK/kəntˈæmɪnˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. dirty or dangerous because of chemicals, bacteria, or other harmful things.
adj. rendered impure, harmful, or unusable by the introduction of undesirable or toxic elements.
Examples
“The local well water is contaminated and unsafe to drink.”
“Health officials warned that the spinach might be contaminated with bacteria and should be returned to the store immediately.”
“The forensic team worried that the evidence had been contaminated by the first responders, potentially making the DNA results inadmissible during the upcoming trial.”
Examples
simple
“The local well water is contaminated and unsafe to drink.”
contextual
“Health officials warned that the spinach might be contaminated with bacteria and should be returned to the store immediately.”
complex
“The forensic team worried that the evidence had been contaminated by the first responders, potentially making the DNA results inadmissible during the upcoming trial.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'with' to identify the source of pollution.
Real-World Examples
“A group of 28 defence bases across Australia had been affected by use of the chemicals, the government said in May, requiring contaminated soil to be removed and treated.” “The cause was initially suspected to be strawberries grown in California, but later it was determined it was more likely due to imported contaminated raspberries from Guatemala .” Synonyms
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