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Meaning
Verb
●
To make something
dangerous
or
toxic
by
introducing
impurities
or
foreign
matter.
●
To
soil
,
stain
,
corrupt
, or
infect
by
contact
or association.
●
To make
unfit
for use by the
introduction
of
unwholesome
or
undesirable
elements.
●
To
infect
, often with
bad
objects
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Origin
contaminate
English
contaminare
Latin
contamen
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Defile
Polluted
Infect
Pollute
Dirty
Poison
Aggravate
Related
Irradiate
Sterilize
Disinfect
Purify
Deplete
Destroy
Taint
Disturb
Clog
Ruin
Endanger
Pollutes
Degrade
Acidify
Vaporize
Spoil
Invade
Saturate
Damage
Harm
Penetrate
Fertilize
Corrode
Volatilize
Solubilize
Remineralize
Disrupt
Infest
Irritate
Affect
Spill
Leak
Compromise
Kill
Contain
Sanitize
Liquefy
Ingest
Clean
Stain
Mix
Touch
Sterilise
Excrete
Leach
Wash
Vapourise
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