Contaminate Definition & Meaning

contaminate
verb
  1. make impure; "The industrial wastes polluted the lake"
  2. make radioactive by adding radioactive material; "Don't drink the water--it's contaminated"

"Contaminate" in song lyrics

See how contaminate is used in real songs:

  • "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want to contaminate"
    Arsonists — Respect the Unexpected
  • "Beat-biter, party contaminate"
    MF Grimm f/ Bashton the Invisible Man, Lord Smog — Tonight's Show
  • "Inside you, blood contaminate"
    Off Topic — Formative

Usage tips for "contaminate"

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