"Contaminate" means to make something impure or dirty by adding harmful substances or elements to it.
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The frogs probably experienced these extreme consequences because they spent so much time immersed in water
contaminated with the chemical.
Such an infection is caused by the ingestion
of contaminated food, for instance ice cream or raw eggs, and can cause severe diarrhea.
This is especially common in places with
contaminated food or water or sites with flooding.
They cover everything you can think of, from dealing with
contaminated soil to growing enough food to start your own business.
I don't want that, so I don't eat oats, even if they have been carefully processed and thus
not contaminated by gluten containing grains processed on the same equipment.
They said the pump shows metal fragments and that they are sending the fuel out to be tested because it could be
contaminated fuel.
This is to help protect the product from
becoming contaminated by germs or bacteria that may be lingering on your fingers.
A decade ago I moved into the private sector where I now work as an environmental consultant in the field of
contaminated sites.
One of her specialties is
contaminated land issues, but her thoughtful blog covers a much wider range of environmental topics, including climate change, green energy, environmental litigation and water pollution.
Keeping our animal's surroundings clean and keeping them out of
contaminated areas will go a long way in preventing parasites.
Most cats will experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever within 72 hours of
eating contaminated food.
The infectious agents can be transmitted through the air, by direct contact with an infected dog (such as touching noses or barking through a fence) or by contact with
contaminated surfaces.
If you provide water in a bowl, ensure that the water is kept clean and does not
get contaminated with stool or food.
Indoor air has been shown to be 2 - 5 times
as contaminated as outdoor air in some places, and indoor air is often much more stagnant.
The delay meant that schools had
potentially contaminated food on their pantry shelves and likely served it to students.
Similar maps are expected to be released this month
for contaminated sites with geothermal - power potential.
Although DNA taken from the cellular mitochondria (energy centers) is typically easier to access, fossils are
often contaminated by human contact.
Domestic animals get poisoning from eating
contaminated meat just like predators in the wild end up dead after eating toxic meat.
Clients also look to us for guidance with civil environmental matters, including disputes over responsibility for the cleanup of
contaminated properties, and commercial environmental litigation between former business partners.
Well, a lot of things could lead to your dog having stomach issues, ranging from drinking of
contaminated milk or water to eating foods which are very sensitive to their stomach.
It is highly contagious and transmitted by direct or indirect contact with
contaminated feces.
«Both of those procedures may spread
contaminated materials and are considered high - risk procedures,» he said.
Contact your state / local public health or agriculture laboratory, or state / university veterinary diagnostic labs for information on how to collect and ship a potentially
contaminated pet food or treat sample.
You will spend hours arguing that the well water was
contaminated well before the fracking occurred.
When contaminated gas comes into contact with the engine, it can cause a lot of damage, which can result in severe and expensive repairs down the road.
Unfortunately, buying from restaurants and grocery stores can put people at risk of
consuming contaminated food.
Further analysis suggests that the infection may be transmitted within hospitals
via contaminated surfaces and through airborne transmission.
If you're particularly sensitive, put potentially
contaminated items directly into the washer rather than letting them lay around or wearing them again.
However, common oat products are often
contaminated during the production process with wheat, barley or rye.
In the case of accidental exposure to the skin, the area should be immediately and thoroughly washed;
remove contaminated clothing and contact your physician if you have questions.
There have been no reports of illness associated with the potentially
contaminated dog food.
Hands are used for all sorts of activities during the course of a school day and can become
easily contaminated from daily activities such as using the toilet or outdoor play.
The children play in the dirt next to the factory wall, where the soil is
still contaminated with lead.
In most states, businesses are liable under strict products liability for simply
selling contaminated food, even if they didn't do anything negligent in the process.
To avoid tracking in lead
contaminated dust, use a good welcome mat or take off your shoes.
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