contaminated
adjective uk/kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ us/kənˈtæm.ə.neɪ.t̬ɪd/
受污染的
poisonous or not pure
The infection was probably caused by swimming in contaminated water/water contaminated with sewage. 这种感染可能是由于在受污染的水/受污水污染的水中游泳而引起的。
The virus can be transmitted by food containing contaminated meat. 这种病毒可以通过含有受污染肉类的食物传播。
See: contaminate
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- The floodwater could become contaminated with sewage.
- This contaminated land became the site of homes, schools, and shops.
- Heavily contaminated soil can be returned to healthy soil that can support plant life.