- present tense form of contaminate (3rd person singular).
contaminates
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Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates leafy greens, berries and herbs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
“If a worker contaminates lettuce, that lettuce will likely be eaten before it becomes infectious,” Todd said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Like when I would talk to people, they would raise concerns about how the demolition contaminates the ground around them.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026
In Italy if one resident contaminates the wrong bin, the whole block can expect a fine, she explains.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
According to the Biblical view sin contaminates man, so that he cannot stand in the presence of God.
From Jewish Theology by Kaufmann Kohler
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