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contaminating

/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/ /kənˈtæməˌneɪɾɪŋ/

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verb

Verunreinigen, kontaminieren

To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

Examples :

"The oil spill is contaminating the ocean and harming the wildlife. "

Der Ölteppich verunreinigt den Ozean und schadet der Tierwelt.

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verb

Verunreinigen, beschmutzen, kontaminieren

To soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.

Examples :

"The spilled oil is contaminating the river water, making it unsafe to drink. "

Das ausgelaufene Öl verunreinigt das Flusswasser und macht es ungenießbar.

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verb

Verunreinigen, kontaminieren

To make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.

Examples :

"Do not contaminate the peanut butter with the jelly."

Verunreinigen Sie die Erdnussbutter nicht mit dem Gelee.

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verb

Verunreinigen, kontaminieren

To infect, often with bad objects

Examples :

"The factory was contaminating the river with chemicals, harming the fish and plants. "

Die Fabrik verunreinigte den Fluss mit Chemikalien und schädigte dabei die Fische und Pflanzen.

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