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contamina
[kõ.tɐ.ˈmi.nɐ]
verb
contaminates
1.
third person singular present indicative of 'contaminar' - to make impure or polluted; to infect or poison
The factory contamina the water supply with toxic chemicals.
A fábrica contamina o abastecimento de água com produtos químicos tóxicos.
2.
to corrupt or taint morally or intellectually
Bad influences contamina young minds.
Más influências contaminam mentes jovens.
3.
to spread disease or infection
The virus contamina surfaces quickly.
O vírus contamina superfícies rapidamente.
Synonyms
polui
infecta
envenena
mancha
corrompe
Antonyms
purifica
desinfecta
limpa
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contamina
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
contamina
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
contamina o ambiente
contamina a água
contamina o ar
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