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con·tam·i·nate
(kon-tam'i-nāt),To cause or result in contamination.
[L. con-tamino, to mingle, corrupt]
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con·tam·i·nate
(kŏn-tam'i-nāt)1. To cause or result in contamination.
2. Introduction of pathogens or infectious material into or on clean or sterile surfaces.
[L. con-tamino, to mingle, corrupt]
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contaminate
(kŏn-tăm′ĭ-nāt) [L. contaminare, to render impure]1. To soil, stain, or pollute.
2. To render unfit for use through introduction of a harmful or injurious substance.
3. To make impure or unclean.
4. To deposit a radioactive substance in any place where it is not supposed to be.
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con·tam·i·nate
(kŏn-tam'i-nāt)To cause or result in contamination.
[L. con-tamino, to mingle, corrupt]
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