Contaminate and Fumigate

Opposite meaning words

Contaminate verb - To make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable.

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Fumigate is an antonym for contaminate in pollute topic.

Fumigate verb - Treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests.

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Contaminate is an antonym for fumigate.

Nearby Words: fumigation, fumigating

contaminate area

fumigate area

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