contaminated

Describes something that has been made impure, unclean, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

ruОписывает что-то, что стало нечистым, загрязнённым или вредным из-за контакта с ядовитым или загрязняющим веществом.esDescribe algo que se ha vuelto impuro, sucio o dañino debido al contacto con una sustancia tóxica o contaminante.frDécrit quelque chose qui est devenu impur, souillé ou nocif par contact avec une substance toxique ou polluante.deBeschreibt etwas, das durch Kontakt mit giftigen oder verschmutzenden Stoffen unrein, verschmutzt oder schädlich geworden ist.ptDescreve algo que se tornou impuro, poluído ou prejudicial pelo contato com uma substância tóxica ou poluente. Também pode se referir a algo afetado por agentes infecciosos ou por influência negativa.zh形容某物因接触有毒或污染物质而变得不干净、被污染或有害。arيصف شيئًا أصابه التلوث أو النجاسة أو صار ضارًا بسبب ملامسته لمادة سامة أو ملوثة. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف ما دخلته مادة ضارة أو عدوى في سياق طبي أو بيئي.

1. Polluted or infected B2 formal medical

   Made impure or harmful by contact with a poisonous or infectious substance.

   • The contaminated water caused a cholera outbreak.
   • Do not eat food that has been contaminated by bacteria.
   • The lab tested the soil and found it contaminated with lead.

   ruЗагрязнённый или заражённыйesContaminado (impuro o infectado)frContaminé (pollué ou infecté)deVerschmutzt oder infiziertptContaminado ou infectadozh受污染的或受感染的arملوَّث أو مُصاب

   Synonyms: adulteratedcorrupteddefiledfouledimpureinfectedpollutedtainted

   Antonyms: cleanpuresanitarysterileuncontaminated

2. Radioactive contamination C1 formal scientific

   Exposed to or containing radioactive material.

   • The area near the reactor remains contaminated with radiation.
   • Workers wore protective suits to avoid contaminated particles.
   • Decontamination of the site will take decades.

   ruРадиоактивное загрязнениеesContaminado (por radiactividad)frcontaminé (par radioactivité)deRadioaktive KontaminationptContaminação radioativazh放射性污染arالتلوث الإشعاعي

   Synonyms: hotpollutedradioactivetainted

3. Impure in a technical process B2 formal technical

   Containing unwanted substances that affect purity or function.

   • The contaminated fuel damaged the engine.
   • The sample was contaminated with dust during collection.
   • Contaminated air filters must be replaced regularly.

   ruЗагрязнённыйesImpuro en un proceso técnicofrcontaminé (impureté technique)deVerunreinigtptContaminadozh污染的arمُلوَّث

   Synonyms: adulteratedfouledimpureinfectedpollutedtainted

   Antonyms: cleanpuresterileuncontaminated

• more contaminated comparative form
• most contaminated superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something impure, polluted, or harmful by contact with a substance or agent.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по загрязнению, заражению или порче чего-либо при контакте с веществом или агентом.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de ensuciar, infectar o estropear algo por contacto con una sustancia o agente nocivo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de salir, d'infecter ou d'altérer quelque chose par contact avec une substance ou un agent nocif.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas durch Kontakt mit einem Stoff oder Agens zu verschmutzen, zu infizieren oder zu verderben.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo impuro, sujo ou infeccioso por contato com uma substância ou agente nocivo, como poluentes, microrganismos ou produtos químicos.zh动词，表示因接触某种物质或因素而使某物被污染、感染或败坏。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إفساد الشيء أو تلويثه أو إصابته بضرر أو عدوى نتيجة ملامسته لمادة أو عامل ضار.

1. Make impure or harmful B2 formal scientific

   To make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by adding a harmful substance.

   • The factory waste contaminated the nearby river.
   • Bacteria can contaminate food if it is not stored properly.
   • The water supply was contaminated with lead.

   ruЗагрязнятьesContaminarfrContaminerdeVerunreinigenptContaminarzh污染arتلويث

   Synonyms: befouldefiledirtyfoulpoisonpollutesoilsullytainttarnish

   Antonyms: cleandecontaminatepurifysterilize

2. Expose to radioactivity C1 formal technical

   To make a substance or area radioactive by exposure to radioactive material.

   • The accident contaminated the entire laboratory with radiation.
   • Workers had to decontaminate the area after the spill.
   • The soil was contaminated by nuclear waste.

   ruПодвергнуть радиоактивному загрязнениюesContaminar radiactivamentefrContaminer (par radioactivité)deRadioaktiv verseuchenptContaminar radioativamentezh使受放射性污染arتلويث إشعاعي

   Synonyms: activateirradiate

   Antonyms: cleancleansedecontaminatepurify

3. Infect with disease B2 formal medical

   To transmit a disease or infection to a person, animal, or environment.

   • The virus can contaminate surfaces and remain active for hours.
   • Contaminated needles can spread serious diseases.
   • The patient was isolated to avoid contaminating others.

   ruЗаражениеescontagiarfrContaminer (par une maladie)deAnsteckungptContaminaçãozh传染arنقل العدوى

   Synonyms: blightinfectpoisonpollutetaint

• contaminated past participle
• contaminated past simple
• contaminating present participle
• contaminates third person singular