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contaminate

[kənˈtæmɪneɪt]

contaminate Definition

  • 1to make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by adding a harmful substance to it
  • 2to make a place or substance no longer suitable for use or living

Using contaminate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contaminate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The water supply was contaminated by chemicals from the factory.

  • Example

    The food was contaminated with bacteria.

  • Example

    The air in the city is heavily contaminated with pollution.

contaminate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for contaminate

Antonyms for contaminate

Phrases with contaminate

  • to interfere with evidence in a criminal investigation

    Example

    The suspect was accused of contaminating the evidence at the crime scene.

  • to pollute or damage the natural surroundings

    Example

    The oil spill contaminated the environment and killed many marine animals.

  • to introduce negative or harmful elements into a society or group

    Example

    The influx of foreign media has contaminated the culture and traditions of the country.

Origins of contaminate

from Latin 'contaminare', meaning 'to defile'

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Summary: contaminate in Brief

To 'contaminate' [kənˈtæmɪneɪt] means to make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by adding harmful substances, or to make a place or substance unsuitable for use or living. Examples include contaminated water, food, and air. The phrase 'contaminate the evidence' refers to interfering with evidence in a criminal investigation, while 'contaminate the environment' means polluting or damaging the natural surroundings. 'Contaminate the culture' refers to introducing negative or harmful elements into a society or group.