contaminate
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[change]- IPA (key): /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: con‧ta‧mi‧nate
Verb
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- (transitive) If something is contaminated, it dangerous or toxic due to impurities or foreign matter.
- Synonym: pollute
- This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink.