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CONTAMINATING

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Contaminating.

Contaminating - as an adjective

Spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

Example: "The air near the foundry was always dirty"

Contaminating - as an adjective satellite

That infects or taints

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupting

Contaminating - as a verb

To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

Example: "This water is contaminated. it isn't safe to drink."

To soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.

To make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.

Example: "Do not contaminate the peanut butter with the jelly."

To infect, often with bad objects

Example Sentences

"The factory was contaminating the nearby river with toxic chemicals."
"People should wash their hands properly to avoid contaminating food."
"The oil spill was contaminating the coastline and harming wildlife."
"They found evidence of contaminating substances in the drug samples."
"Improper waste disposal can lead to contaminating the environment."
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Word Game Points

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

CONTAMINATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is CONTAMINATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contaminating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTAMINATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is CONTAMINATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contaminating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTAMINATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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