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Contaminated
Kuh-NTA-muh-nay-tihd
/kʌˈntæmʌˌneɪtɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
contaminated
Dictionary meaning
Rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution.
Examples
- The survivors had to boil the contaminated water to avoid getting sick.
- The contaminated evidence was questioned in the courtroom.
Synonyms: polluted
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