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contaminating vs dirty

dirty vs contaminating

contaminating and dirty both are adjectives.

contaminating is not a verb while dirty is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contaminating No Yes No No
dirty No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, contaminating and dirty are synonyms defined as:
  • contaminating and dirty: spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
contaminating (adjective) dirty (adjective)
spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
that infects or taints (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
unethical or dishonest
expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
obtained illegally or by improper means
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
vile; despicable
contaminated with infecting organisms
unpleasantly stormy
violating accepted standards or rules
contaminating (verb) dirty (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between contaminating and dirty

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