Cool MateMeaning of Contaminated
Made impure or unsafe by adding harmful substances.
In simple words: Made dirty or harmful by adding substances.
Contaminated in a sentence
- The water supply was found to be contaminated with heavy metals.
- Contaminated food can lead to serious health issues.
- The laboratory must dispose of contaminated materials safely.
- She became ill after drinking contaminated water on vacation.
- Contaminated soil is a major concern for environmentalists.
How to use Contaminated
Commonly used in health, environmental, or scientific contexts. Avoid informal language when discussing serious contamination issues.
Grammar pattern
be + contaminated
Memory hint
Think of 'contaminate' as 'con-tamper with', as if tampering makes something dirty.
Related words
Collocations with Contaminated
- contaminated water
- contaminated food
- contaminated area
- contaminated waste
- contaminated soil
Synonyms for Contaminated
- polluted
- tainted
- infected
- spoiled
- impure
Common mistakes with Contaminated
- Confused with 'contagious' which refers to diseases that spread from person to person.
- Using 'contaminated' without specifying what is contaminated.
- Mixing up 'contaminated' with 'polluted', which has a broader meaning.
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Contaminated in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ملوث
جعله متسخًا أو ضارًا بإضافة مواد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দূষিত
পদার্থ যোগ করে নোংরা বা ক্ষতিকর করা হয়েছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Kontaminiert
Durch das Hinzufügen von Substanzen schmutzig oder schädlich gemacht.
- SpanishEspañol
Contaminado
Hecho sucio o dañino al añadirle sustancias.
- Persianفارسی
آلوده
کثیف یا مضر شده به دلیل اضافه کردن مواد.
- FrenchFrançais
Contaminé
Rendu sale ou dangereux par l'ajout de substances.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दूषित
पदार्थ मिलाकर गंदा या हानिकारक बना दिया गया।
- ItalianItaliano
Contaminato
Reso sporco o dannoso dall'aggiunta di sostanze.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Contaminado
Deixou de ser seguro ou ficou sujo por causa de substâncias adicionadas.
- RussianРусский
Загрязненный
Сделанный грязным или вредным путем добавления веществ.
- Urduاردو
آلودہ
کچھ ملا کر گندا یا نقصان دہ بنایا گیا۔
- Chinese中文
受污染的
被添加物质弄脏或有害。
More words like Contaminated
- Spoiled
- What is the cost of lies
The impact or consequences caused by dishonesty.
- Lies
Untruths or statements that are not true.
- What can we do then
A question seeking options or solutions in response to a situation.
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- ContentB1
the things that are contained in something
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Frequently asked questions about Contaminated
What does Contaminated mean?
Made dirty or harmful by adding substances.
What is the definition of Contaminated?
Made impure or unsafe by adding harmful substances.
How do you use Contaminated in a sentence?
The water supply was found to be contaminated with heavy metals.
Can you give another example of Contaminated?
Contaminated food can lead to serious health issues.
What are synonyms for Contaminated?
Common alternatives include polluted, tainted, infected, spoiled, impure.
What is the opposite of Contaminated?
Opposite meanings include pure, clean, unpolluted.
What words go with Contaminated?
It commonly pairs with contaminated water, contaminated food, contaminated area, contaminated waste, contaminated soil.
What are common mistakes when using Contaminated?
Confused with 'contagious' which refers to diseases that spread from person to person. Using 'contaminated' without specifying what is contaminated. Mixing up 'contaminated' with 'polluted', which has a broader meaning.
How do you pronounce Contaminated?
US: //kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd//, UK: //kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Contaminated?
Commonly used in health, environmental, or scientific contexts. Avoid informal language when discussing serious contamination issues.