Definition & Meaning of "contaminated"in English

contaminated

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

foul

polluted

tainted

Grammatical Information

Composition

past participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most contaminated

Comparative

more contaminated

gradable

domain

health, environment, safety

Examples

The contaminated water supply was unfit for drinking due to high levels of bacteria.

rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution

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