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contaminate in German

contaminate in German is verseuchen, kontaminieren, verunreinigen — contaminate means to make something impure, dirty, or unsafe by introducing a harmful substance.

contaminate in German

verseuchen
verb
(transitive) To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.
kontaminieren
verb
(transitive) To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.
verunreinigen
verb
(transitive) To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

What does "contaminate" mean?

  1. verb To make something impure, dirty, or unsafe by introducing a harmful substance.
    "A chemical spill contaminated the local water supply."

contaminate in a sentence

  • A chemical spill contaminated the local water supply.
  • Even a small crack can let bacteria contaminate the food inside.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contaminate" in German?

"contaminate" in German is verseuchen, kontaminieren, verunreinigen. contaminate means: To make something impure, dirty, or unsafe by introducing a harmful substance.

How do you use "contaminate" in a sentence?

Example: "A chemical spill contaminated the local water supply." In German, "contaminate" is verseuchen, kontaminieren, verunreinigen.

Are there other ways to say "contaminate" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "contaminate": verseuchen, kontaminieren, verunreinigen.

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