Definition

Adjective 1. Not made impure or dirty by contact with harmful substances; free from pollution or contamination. - This describes a state of being pure and clean, especially regarding the environment, food, or water, where no dangerous or unwanted elements have been introduced. 2. Not influenced, corrupted, or spoiled by association with something considered undesirable. - This describes a state of being pure in an abstract sense, such as a culture, idea, or tradition that has remained unchanged by external influences.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The scientists sought an uncontaminated water source for their experiment.
  • The island's culture remained largely uncontaminated by modern commercialism.
  • To ensure accurate results, the sample must be kept uncontaminated.

Advanced Usage

• "Mentally uncontaminated": Describes thoughts or beliefs that are not influenced by prejudice or false information.
  • He approached the ancient text with an uncontaminated mind, free from modern interpretations.
• "Uncontaminated by...": A common prepositional phrase used to specify the source of potential corruption.
  • Her joy was uncontaminated by any envy of others' success.

Variants and Related Words

• Contaminate (verb): To make something impure or dirty by adding a harmful substance.
  • The oil spill contaminated the coastline.
• Contamination (noun): The process or state of being contaminated.
  • The contamination of the river was a disaster for local wildlife.
• Uncontaminated (adj.): The direct negative form of 'contaminated'.

Synonyms

• Pure: Not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or element.
• Pristine: In its original condition; unspoiled.
• Unpolluted: Not contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
• Sterile: Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; completely clean.

Antonyms

• Contaminated: Made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
• Polluted: Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
• Tainted: Contaminated or polluted to a slight extent; spoiled.
• Corrupted: Having been made morally depraved or factually inaccurate.

Related Phrases

• "Uncontaminated zone": An area, often in a scientific or environmental context, that is kept free from pollutants.
  • The laboratory has a special uncontaminated zone for handling sensitive materials.
• "Remain uncontaminated": To continue to be pure or unspoiled.
  • Despite global trends, some remote tribes have managed to remain uncontaminated by outside influences.

Adjective

1. free from admixture with noxious elements; clean
   • unpolluted streams
   • a contaminated lake
2. not corrupted by contact or association
   • there is no culture uncontaminated by contact with the outside world