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View definitions for contaminated

contaminated

adjective as in corrupt

adjective as in doctored

adjective as in poisoned

adjective as in radioactive

Strongest matches

adjective as in tainted

adjective as in unhealthful

adjective as in unsanitary

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Example Sentences

These viruses are primarily passed from animals to people through water sources contaminated with infected birds' droppings.

Toledo, Ohio, had to truck in water for its population in 2014 when an algae bloom on Lake Erie contaminated the city’s water supply.

So, no, although the virus can be aerosolized, I’m not worried transient contact with “contaminated air” will spread it.

The death toll of elephants in the southern Africa country has subsequently risen to 330, with Monday’s announcement by its Department of National Parks and Wildlife confirming the elephants drank water contaminated by cyanobacteria.

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The amoeba primarily infects people swimming in lakes and rivers, though several reported cases have been linked to contaminated tap water.

Then, Rogen convinces Franco to drink some contaminated water from a stream—which causes the 127 Hours Oscar nominee to dry-heave.

Cholera and typhoid fever are transmitted when I ingest contaminated food or drink.

The methods of the Murdoch tabloids had even contaminated his two London “quality” papers, The Times and the Sunday Times.

Initial indications are that the positive test resulted from the consumption of a contaminated feed product.

As for an investigation, the crash site has already been contaminated by local forces.

Discharges which have continued for some time are practically always contaminated with the staphylococcus.

He didn't think the penitentiary the place for them, and would not have the convicts contaminated by them.

Stannous chloride is usually sufficiently contaminated with stannic salt.

According to the current acceptance of morality, I've contaminated and disgraced an innocent woman.

It's so easy to get contaminated, when one is constantly associated with such low people.

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On this page you'll find 761 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to contaminated, such as: attenuated, blended, corrupt, defiled, degraded, and depreciated.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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