Definition of Contaminate
Contaminate
con·ta·mi·nate


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to stain, soil, corrupt, make inferior or impure through tainting, polluting, or infecting;

e.g. The pond is contaminated by the nuclear plant.

(verb)
to make unfit for use by adding something harmful or unpleasant;

e.g. a piece of hair is a surefire way to contaminate a customer's food.



Translate this Word

Select a language from the dropdown and click "Translate Now" to see this word in your preferred language.




Similar Words



Opposite Words



Related Words


Comments



English Words