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contaminate

[kuhn-tam-uh-neyt, kuhn-tam-uh-nit, -neyt] / kənˈtæm əˌneɪt, kənˈtæm ə nɪt, -ˌneɪt /


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Informal recycling is rife with hazards -- open burning, acid baths and unprotected dismantling expose workers to toxic fumes and contaminate soil and water.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Some ranchers worry that wastewater might contaminate sources of groundwater and imperil their operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Flooding could overwhelm sewage systems and contaminate water supplies.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

But it is required to obtain state permits to ensure the waste does not contaminate the environment or local water sources.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025

He didn’t want to contaminate it with money.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan




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