- 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
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
Diminish the flow, and saltwater contaminates the drinking water supply and the entire natural system that sustains human populations, not just wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
The traitor and the spy have in all ages been rightly considered as foul beings who poison the air and whose touch contaminates.
From "Over There" with the Australians by R. Hugh (Reginald Hugh) Knyvett
