UNCONTAMINATED Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

uncontaminated

adjective

Definition of uncontaminated

as in unpolluted

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Recent Examples of uncontaminated Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers. — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 1 May 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 As acetone is recyclable and uncontaminated, the procedure permits full solvent recovery, promoting low-waste, environmentally friendly production. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncontaminated

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The region is known for its clear, unpolluted skies, which are still dark by night.

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Rather, many environmental groups inside and outside Lebanon argue that addressing such issues is necessary to ensure the promotion of human rights in the region and equitable access to unpolluted farmland, water and forests.

— Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of unpolluted

Adjective

Regional allies have not reported fresh Iranian attacks during the pause in US airstrikes.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
For almost three months the source of the infection remained a mystery and Americans were warned that fresh fruits, vegetables and greens, which had been culprits in the past, were the most common sources.

— Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Definition of fresh

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Briceno recommends coating both sides of the brush, wiping away any excess, and making sure the bristles come to a clean edge before applying.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
In some respects, our skies have gotten cleaner in the past few decades; average levels of fine particulate matter have been cut nearly in half since 2000.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

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