contaminated
/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd/
polluted, tainted
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- 1.
(especially of food or water) Rendered impure, unhealthy, or unfit for use due to the presence of harmful or unwanted foreign matter.
"The contaminated water supply was shut down."
- 2.
(of an area or object) Made unclean or dangerous by pollutants, radiation, or other harmful agents.
"The contaminated site required a thorough cleanup."
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Do not drink the contaminated water.
Do not drink the contaminated water.
The factory was fined for releasing contaminated waste into the river.
The factory was fined for releasing contaminated waste into the river.
Special measures are needed to handle contaminated medical equipment.
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