Zoeken
to contaminate
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to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
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verontreinigen
make radioactive by adding radioactive material
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.