Pesquisar
to contaminate
01
contaminar, poluir
to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
02
contaminar, tornar radioativo
make radioactive by adding radioactive material
contaminate
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contamin
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contaminated
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contaminated
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contaminating
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contaminating
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contamination
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contamination
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Exemplo
Careless waste disposal practices can contaminate groundwater with hazardous substances.
The factory's discharge pipes contaminated the river with toxic chemicals.
Air pollution from industrial emissions can contaminate the atmosphere with harmful gases.
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.
