Contaminate | Mean of contaminate in English Dictionary
/kənˈtæməˌneɪt/
- Verb
- to make (something) dangerous, dirty, or impure by adding something harmful or undesirable to it
- The water was contaminated [=polluted] with chemicals.
- Be careful not to allow bacteria to contaminate the wound.
- Don't touch the microchip or the oil on your hands will contaminate it.
- Make sure the white paint is not contaminated by any of the other colors.
- The election process has been contaminated by corruption.
- Racist ideas have contaminated their minds.