- 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
In Italy if one resident contaminates the wrong bin, the whole block can expect a fine, she explains.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
“The Simpsons Movie” finds the family on the run after Homer accidentally contaminates the town.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
The reason is, that respiration contaminates the air; and where large assemblies are collected in close rooms, the air is corrupted much more rapidly than many are aware.
From The Young Man's Guide by William A. (William Andrus) Alcott
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