CONTAMINATES
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Contaminates.
Contaminates - as a verb
Make impure
Example: "The industrial wastes polluted the lake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foul7pollute9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
begrime12bemire10colly10grime8soil4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make radioactive by adding radioactive material
Example: "Don't drink the water--it's contaminated"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decontaminate18Example Sentences
"The chemical spill contaminates the water supply."
"Improper waste disposal contaminates the soil."
"The polluted air contaminates our lungs."
"Cross-contamination in the kitchen contaminates the food."
"The sewage leak contaminates the beach water."
Word Game Points
Is CONTAMINATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contaminates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTAMINATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is CONTAMINATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contaminates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTAMINATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is CONTAMINATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contaminates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTAMINATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
