contaminating

[US]/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.making something unclean or harmful; tainting or corrupting

Phrases & Collocations

contaminating water

contaminating soil

contaminating air

contaminating substances

contaminating waste

contaminating chemicals

contaminating agents

contaminating bacteria

contaminating food

contaminating environment

Example Sentences

contaminating the water supply can lead to serious health issues.

the factory was fined for contaminating the local environment.

contaminating food with harmful substances is illegal.

the oil spill is contaminating the coastline.

they are working to prevent contaminating the air with emissions.

contaminating the soil can affect crop yields.

we must take steps to avoid contaminating our drinking water.

contaminating the laboratory with foreign substances is unacceptable.

the report highlighted the risks of contaminating natural habitats.

contaminating public spaces with litter is a growing concern.

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