as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
the hospitals had no choice but to throw out the contaminated blood supply
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as in poisoned
to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable
a supply of drinking water that was contaminated by a toxic waste dump
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Recent Examples of contaminated
ProPublica,
10 June 2026
Instead of sending soldiers directly into contaminated zones, operators can use the drone to gather hazard data remotely and in real time.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Even in countries with strong food systems, contaminated food remains a major public health problem.
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Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
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Adjective
Because children breathe more rapidly and can pull in more contaminated air than adults relative to their body weight, these weapons are particularly dangerous to the young.
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ProPublica,
10 June 2026
Instead of sending soldiers directly into contaminated zones, operators can use the drone to gather hazard data remotely and in real time.
—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
Verb
Raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish and eggs, along with unpasteurized milk, dairy and juices, are especially likely to be contaminated.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Even in countries with strong food systems, contaminated food remains a major public health problem.
—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contaminated
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Even then, after days of heavy rain, polluted lagoon water lapped at the edges of the city.
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There, Marlon must cross the polluted waters of the festering Guanabara Bay in search of a former commander turned messianic cult leader to stop the spread of their paramilitary group.
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If a pet is poisoned by a cane toad, there are some warning signs.
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The summer blockbuster, which premieres June 26, will follow Supergirl's three-day mission to obtain a cure for her superdog and friend, Krypto, who is poisoned by villainous alien Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts).
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Then, water your plants as usual with the diluted banana water, or use it as a foliar spray on plant leaves.
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The net loss was $14 million, or 13 cents per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $15 million, or 13 cents per diluted share, in the prior year.
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But dwarf galaxies are smaller and colder, with more dilute and slower-moving matter.
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Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
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Gluba said the city has only confirmed two tainted copies of the guide, but is investigating the magnitude of the distribution.
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People can contract a diarrheal infection from tainted food or water, with symptoms most often beginning three to four days after contact with the bacteria.
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“Contaminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contaminated. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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