contaminate
1 antonym for contaminate — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To make something impure, dirty, or unsafe by introducing a harmful substance.
Antonyms
decontaminate
How to use contaminate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
contaminate the soil
contaminate a sample
contaminated water
Etymology
From Latin contaminare, "to corrupt or defile by mixing," from contaminatus, the past participle of the same verb.
Full origin of contaminate →Frequently asked questions
What does “contaminate” mean?
The word “contaminate” means to make something impure, dirty, or unsafe by introducing a harmful substance. In plain terms, to make something dirty, unsafe, or spoiled by introducing something harmful into it.
How do you pronounce “contaminate”?
“Contaminate” is pronounced kuhn-TA-mih-nayt (/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “contaminate” in a sentence?
Here is “contaminate” used in a sentence: “A chemical spill contaminated the local water supply.”
What part of speech is “contaminate”?
“Contaminate” is a verb.
Where does the word “contaminate” come from?
The word “contaminate” comes from Latin. From Latin contaminare, "to corrupt or defile by mixing," from contaminatus, the past participle of the same verb.
