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contaminate

verb

Make impure

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Word length
11
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B2

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verb

  1. Make impure

    “The industrial wastes polluted the lake”

verb

  1. Make radioactive by adding radioactive material

    “Don't drink the water — it's contaminated”

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The industrial wastes polluted the lake
Don't drink the water — it's contaminated

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