contaminates

Example Sentences

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Like when I would talk to people, they would raise concerns about how the demolition contaminates the ground around them.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

“The Simpsons Movie” finds the family on the run after Homer accidentally contaminates the town.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

Water shortages are not new, but many countries, especially in the global south, are experiencing climate change-related intense drought and flooding that contaminates water sources.

From BBC • May 27, 2024

It uses millions of gallons of water, contaminates drinking water and even causes earthquakes.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

The advantage of the latter is that no contamination is possible by the water itself, whereas in washing out the disinfectant the water, unless pure, contaminates the surface again.

From Rural Hygiene by Ogden, Henry N. (Henry Neely)