CONTAMINATE
(verb)Definitions
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)
foulpolluteHypernyms (Closely Related)
begrimebemirecollygrimesoilHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make radioactive by adding radioactive material
Example: "Don't drink the water--it's contaminated"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decontaminateExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is CONTAMINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contaminate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCONTAMINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is CONTAMINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contaminate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTAMINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
