Definition and Synonyms for Contaminate

Definition of Contaminate

1. Make impure Verb
2. Make radioactive by adding radioactive material Verb

Synonyms for word "contaminate"

Semanticaly linked words with "contaminate"

Lexical Analysis for "contaminate"

contaminant
Noun
derivation
1
1. a substance that contaminates
contamination
Noun
derivation
6
1. the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
2. the state of being contaminated
3. a substance that contaminates
4. the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
5. the state of being contaminated
6. a substance that contaminates
contaminative
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. making impure by contact or mixing
2. making impure by contact or mixing
decontaminate
Verb
antonym
1
1. rid of contamination

Words Rhyme with contaminate

Etymology for contaminate

etymologically related contaminable
etymologically related contamination
etymologically related contaminative
etymological origin of contaminare [Latin]
is derived from contaminated
is derived from contaminates
is derived from contaminating