uncontaminated

adjective

un·​con·​tam·​i·​nat·​ed ˌən-kən-ˈta-mə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce uncontaminated (audio)
Synonyms of uncontaminatednext
: not soiled, stained, or corrupted by contact with something else : not contaminated
uncontaminated water
a person uncontaminated by greed

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Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers. Molly McCrea, CBS News, 1 May 2026 Because the urine passes through an uncontaminated system, the collected data is relatively precise and reliable. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026 Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 On select nights, follow dinner or drinks with a visit to the adjacent observatory and enjoy uncontaminated views of the galaxy. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontaminated

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncontaminated was in 1611

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“Uncontaminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncontaminated. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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