Finesentence mobile logo
Sign in Login / Register

Uncontaminated: meaning, definitions and examples

🌊
Add to dictionary

uncontaminated

 

[ ˌʌn.kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality of purity

Uncontaminated refers to something that has not been made impure or unsuitable for use, especially through contact with harmful substances. It often describes environments, materials, or substances that remain free from pollutants or other harmful elements.

Synonyms

clear, pure, unpolluted, untouched.

Examples of usage

  • The uncontaminated water is crucial for our health.
  • Scientists are studying uncontaminated samples from the remote area.
  • We must ensure that our food sources are uncontaminated.
  • The uncontaminated environment promotes biodiversity.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncontaminated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não contaminado

🇮🇳 अशुद्ध नहीं

🇩🇪 unverunreinigt

🇮🇩 tidak terkontaminasi

🇺🇦 неконтамінований

🇵🇱 niezanieczyszczony

🇯🇵 汚染されていない

🇫🇷 non contaminé

🇪🇸 no contaminado

🇹🇷 kirlenmemiş

🇰🇷 오염되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير ملوث

🇨🇿 nezkontaminovaný

🇸🇰 nekontaminovaný

🇨🇳 未被污染的

🇸🇮 nekontaminiran

🇮🇸 óhrein

🇰🇿 ласқымас

🇬🇪 არადამ contaminated

🇦🇿 çirklənməmiş

🇲🇽 no contaminado

Etymology

The word 'uncontaminated' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the root word 'contaminated', which comes from the Latin 'contaminare', meaning 'to make impure or unclean'. This Latin term itself is formed from 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'taminare', from 'tamin', which means 'to touch'. The construction reflects a process where something is made less pure or harmful by other elements. Thus, 'uncontaminated' specifically refers to the absence of such impurity or harmful substances. The use of the term has become increasingly significant in environmental and health discussions, highlighting the importance of maintaining purity in various contexts, including water safety, food quality, and overall ecological health. Historically, the acknowledgment of contamination and its effects on health and the environment has spurred ongoing scientific research and public health initiatives that emphasize the need for uncontaminated resources.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,452, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.