Definition

Not affected by harmful substances or pollutants; pure and clean.

Example

The uncontaminated water in the lake is safe for drinking.

Conversation

Did you know that some places still have uncontaminated water sources?

Really? That sounds amazing and so rare nowadays.

Yeah, I'd love to visit one of those uncontaminated spots someday.

Same here! It would be nice to escape the pollution for a while.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncontaminated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "contaminare" (from Latin, meaning to make impure or to pollute) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "uncontaminated" means not made impure or free from pollution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'impure' ('contaminare') — that's why uncontaminated means something that is pure and free from contamination.

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