Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of contaminated

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contaminated

verb

Definitions

  1. To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

    Example: This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink.

  2. To soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.

  3. To make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.

    Example: Do not contaminate the peanut butter with the jelly.

  4. To infect, often with bad objects

adjective

Definitions

  1. Adulterated; impure