contaminate
/kənˈtæmɪneɪt/
con · ta · mi · nate
kən · ˈtæ · mɪ · neɪt
English Definition
v. make dirty or impure
Significado en Español
contaminar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm ô nhiễm, nhiễm bẩn
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Example Sentence
The water was contaminated.
水被污染了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(common)+tam(contact)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “contaminate”:
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A
purify
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B
poison
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C
enhance
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D
discover
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B — poison.
“contaminate” means v. make dirty or impure
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Chemicals leaking from the factory can ______ the river's water.
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A
purify
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B
cleanse
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C
filter
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D
contaminate
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D — contaminate.
“contaminate” means v. make dirty or impure
Common questions about “contaminate”
What does “contaminate” mean?
contaminate — v. make dirty or impure. In Chinese: 污染，弄脏.
How do you pronounce “contaminate”?
contaminate is pronounced /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · ta · mi · nate.
How do you use “contaminate” in a sentence?
The water was contaminated. (水被污染了。)
What are synonyms for “contaminate”?
pollute, dirty — all close in meaning to contaminate (v. make dirty or impure).
Is “contaminate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. contaminate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “contaminate”?
con(common)+tam(contact)
