Grade 7

contaminate

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(con-tam-i-nate) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. to make something harmful or dirty.

Example Sentence

We do not want to contaminate the water supply.

More Example Sentences

Do not contaminate the food with dirt.

Synonyms

pollute; taint; infect

Antonyms

purify; clean; sanitize

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Rhymes

  • laminate

  • contaminate

  • decontaminate