- 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
“The Simpsons Movie” finds the family on the run after Homer accidentally contaminates the town.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
A toxic colon is like having one rotten apple in a basket, it contaminates the whole batch.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
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