contaminate
US /kənˈtæm.ə.neɪt/
UK /kənˈtæm.ə.neɪt/
1.
verontreinigen, besmetten
make (something) impure or unsuitable by mixing or touching with something unclean or harmful
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The spill could contaminate the entire water supply.
De lekkage kan de hele watervoorziening verontreinigen.
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Be careful not to contaminate the sample with your bare hands.
Pas op dat je het monster niet verontreinigt met je blote handen.