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contaminate
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con·tam·i·nate (kn-tm-nt)
v.
1. To make impure or unclean by contact or mixture.
2. To expose to or permeate with radioactivity.

con·tam·i·nant (-nnt) n.

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Q. I'm concerned that my calcium supplements are contaminated w seashells or cow bones. Which brands are best

A. there should be labeled as "from animal source".
here is something that helped me choose:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calcium-supplements/AN00964

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