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contaminated

/kɒntæmɪˈneɪtɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does contaminated mean?

adjective

Made unclean or impure by the presence or addition of something unwanted or harmful; polluted.

Example

"The contaminated water supply was shut down until further notice."

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