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CONTAMINATE

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Contaminate.

How to pronounce contaminate:

US

Contaminate - as a verb

Make impure

Example: "The industrial wastes polluted the lake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foul7pollute9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
begrime12bemire10colly10grime8soil4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make radioactive by adding radioactive material

Example: "Don't drink the water--it's contaminated"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decontaminate18

Example Sentences

"Leaking pipes can contaminate the drinking water."
"Careless waste disposal can contaminate the environment."
"The factory's emissions can contaminate the air quality in the surrounding area."
"Using dirty utensils to prepare food can contaminate it."
"The presence of bacteria can contaminate a laboratory sample."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTAMINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contaminate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTAMINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CONTAMINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contaminate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTAMINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CONTAMINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contaminate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTAMINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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