contaminate
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
Dictionary
verb
- To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.
"This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink."
- To soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.
- To make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.
"Do not contaminate the peanut butter with the jelly."
- To infect, often with bad objects
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