Contaminate

B2 16+

Synonyms of contaminate

Antonyms of contaminate

Collocations of contaminate

water supply
Frequency: 80 %

The factory's waste discharge contaminated the water supply.

food supply
Frequency: 70 %

The bacteria contamination in the kitchen contaminated the food supply.

environment
Frequency: 65 %

The oil spill contaminated the marine environment.

soil
Frequency: 60 %

The industrial runoff contaminated the soil in the area.

air quality
Frequency: 50 %

The smoke from the fire contaminated the air quality in the neighborhood.

Idiomatic Expressions for contaminate

  • Phrase: contaminate the food
    Meaning: to make food impure or unsafe to eat by introducing harmful bacteria or substances
    Usage: The restaurant was shut down after it was discovered that they were contaminating the food with expired ingredients.