contaminate
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #5683 in the learning path
污染；使受污染
Definitions
v. make something dirty or unsafe by adding harmful substances
污染；使受污染
Example
Dirty hands can contaminate food while you cook.
做饭时，不干净的手可能会污染食物。
Industrial chemicals can contaminate groundwater, threatening both agricultural production and the health of nearby communities.
工业化学品可能污染地下水，威胁农业生产及附近社区居民的健康。
Collocations
- contaminate drinking water
- contaminated food
- contaminated with chemicals
Word family
- contamination (n.)
- contaminant (n.)
- contaminated (adj.)
Synonyms
- pollute
Antonyms
- purify
Usage tip
常用be contaminated with表示被某物污染。
FAQ
- What does contaminate mean?
- make something dirty or unsafe by adding harmful substances
- How is contaminate pronounced?
- UK /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/, US /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
