- present tense form of contaminate (3rd person singular).
contaminates
Example Sentences
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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
“The Simpsons Movie” finds the family on the run after Homer accidentally contaminates the town.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
Water shortages are not new, but many countries, especially in the global south, are experiencing climate change-related intense drought and flooding that contaminates water sources.
From BBC ● May 27, 2024
The advantage of the latter is that no contamination is possible by the water itself, whereas in washing out the disinfectant the water, unless pure, contaminates the surface again.
From Rural Hygiene by Henry N. (Henry Neely) Ogden
