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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contaminating

/kɒntæmɪˈneɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does contaminating mean?

verb

To make something impure or polluted, especially by introducing unwanted substances or organisms.

Example

"The factory's waste was contaminating the nearby river, harming the local wildlife."

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