contaminate
The verb "contaminate" has the same meaning of the verb "pollute". However, ‘contaminate’ can also be used in areas where ‘pollute’ does not work. That’s mostly the case when we talk about microbiology and organisms in general, as in this example:
Example Sentences:
Be careful not to allow bacteria to contaminate the wound.
Don't touch the microchip or the oil on your hands will contaminate it.
Additionally, contaminate is more frequently used for pollution related to nuclear energy. For instance:
Example Sentences:
Nuclear weapons plants across the country are heavily contaminated with toxic wastes.
برای ذخیره و تمرین کلمات، لطفاً وارد سایت شوید.
بعد از ورود، به همین صفحه بازخواهید گشت.