UNCONTAMINATED Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

uncontaminated

adjective

Definition of uncontaminated

as in unpolluted

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Recent Examples of uncontaminated 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 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 See All Example Sentences for uncontaminated

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Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The region is known for its clear, unpolluted skies, which are still dark by night.

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026

Definition of unpolluted

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Kerry’s pure love for her son despite his precarious origins is a meaningful emotional fulcrum.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Individually, the songs on Beat were largely recognizable in the broader indie rock world—post-rock and shoegaze live alongside torchy trip-hop and pure ambient.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

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White space opportunities like clinical skin care, clean makeup and designer fragrances are often cited by industry analysts as potential areas of growth, and there is considerable chatter about the company’s M&A strategy.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Extra clean water is also helpful in the event a pet is exposed to flood waters or other risky conditions, such as an area with chemicals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

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