uncontaminated

adjective

Definition of uncontaminatednext
as in unpolluted

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Recent Examples of uncontaminated 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 Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers. — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 1 May 2026 The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontaminated
  1. unpolluted
  2. pure
  3. fresh
  4. clean
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  • 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
  • In a natural, unpolluted environment hawkmoths might fly 80 kilometers in a night and be able to home in on flowers from kilometers away.
    — Popular Science, Popular Science, 8 Feb. 2024
Definition of unpolluted
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  • This butternut squash pasta is pure comfort, with roasted squash, garlic, and shallots blended into a creamy, smooth sauce.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Minions & Monsters kept its familiar chaos intact, but its turn toward sentiment may have left behind some of the pure silliness that built its core audience at home.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of pure
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  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of fresh
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  • The design is open and clean, with a deliberate choice to draw the surrounding scenery deep into the interior of the home.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Plus, minimal prep means less clean-up and more time to relax and actually enjoy your food.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of clean

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“Uncontaminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontaminated. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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