Zoeken
to contaminate
01
vervuilen, besmetten
to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
02
verontreinigen, besmetten met radioactief materiaal
make radioactive by adding radioactive material
contaminate
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Voorbeeld
Careless waste disposal practices can contaminate groundwater with hazardous substances.
Air pollution from industrial emissions can contaminate the atmosphere with harmful gases.
The factory's discharge pipes contaminated the river with toxic chemicals.
Oil spills can contaminate beaches and marine ecosystems, causing extensive environmental damage.
Food can be contaminated if not stored properly or if handled in unsanitary conditions.
