contaminate
Intermediate/kənˈtæməˌneɪt/
- verb
- To make something dirty or unsafe
contaminate in a sentence
- “Don't contaminate the water with trash.”
- “Be careful not to allow bacteria to contaminate the wound.”
- “Don't touch the microchip or the oil on your hands will contaminate it.”
- “Make sure the white paint is not contaminated by any of the other colors.”
What does “contaminate” mean?
contaminate (verb) means to make something dirty or unsafe. It is pronounced /kənˈtæməˌneɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "contaminate" mean?
- contaminate (verb) means: To make something dirty or unsafe
- How do you pronounce "contaminate"?
- "contaminate" is pronounced /kənˈtæməˌneɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "contaminate" in a sentence?
- Here is "contaminate" used in a sentence: Don't contaminate the water with trash.
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