Contaminate

To make something dirty or unsafe by adding something bad or harmful to it, like when food gets spoiled or water gets polluted.

Examples

• If we don’t properly dispose of our trash, it can contaminate the soil and water, making it unsafe for plants and animals in the environment.
• During our science experiment, we learned that adding too much salt to the water can contaminate it, causing the fish to become sick and die.
• When my brother spilled soda on the kitchen counter, I quickly wiped it up because I didn’t want the sticky mess to contaminate the food we were preparing.

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