Laboratory Contamination Glossary

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adjective Contaminated is an adjective that describes something that has been polluted, tainted, or made impure by contact with a harmful substance.

  • The water supply was found to be contaminated with high levels of lead.
  • I heard that the food at that restaurant was contaminated and made a lot of people sick.
  • Don't eat those chips, they look contaminated with something gross.
  • Her mind was contaminated with negative thoughts, affecting her outlook on life.