The Opposite(Antonym) of “noncontaminative”
The antonyms of noncontaminative are contaminative and infectious. These words describe the ability of something to spread harmful substances or diseases.
Explore all Antonyms of “noncontaminative”
Definitions and Examples of contaminative, infectious
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having the ability to make something impure or harmful by adding unwanted substances.
Example
The factory's waste was contaminative and polluted the nearby river.
Capable of spreading a disease from one person, animal, or plant to another.
Example
The flu is an infectious disease that can easily spread from person to person.
Key Differences: contaminative vs infectious
- 1Contaminative refers to the ability of something to make other things impure or harmful by adding unwanted substances.
- 2Infectious refers to the ability of a disease to spread from one person, animal, or plant to another.
Effective Usage of contaminative, infectious
- 1Health and Safety: Use these antonyms to describe the potential harm of substances or diseases.
- 2Environmental Issues: Incorporate these words to describe the impact of pollution on the environment.
- 3Science and Medicine: Utilize these antonyms to discuss the spread of diseases and the effects of harmful substances on living organisms.
Remember this!
The antonyms contaminative and infectious describe the ability of something to spread harmful substances or diseases. Use these words to discuss health and safety, environmental issues, and science and medicine.
