contaminated
/kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd/
adjective
- Made dirty, impure, or unsafe by the addition of a harmful substance.
- They recalled the product because it was contaminated with salmonella.
- Do not drink the water; it is contaminated.
- The contaminated soil had to be removed from the playground.
- Affected by a harmful or unwanted influence.
- The contaminated data led to incorrect results.
- His contaminated thinking was shaped by years of propaganda.
- The investigation was compromised by contaminated evidence.