Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recontaminate

Verb

/riːˌkɒntəˈmɪneɪt/

Definition

To make something contaminated again after it has been cleaned or decontaminated.

Examples

After the lab was cleaned, it was crucial to ensure that no one recontaminated the equipment.
Improper storage can lead to food being recontaminated with bacteria.

Meaning

Recontaminate refers to the process where something that was previously free of contaminants or impurities comes into contact with a contaminant once more, thereby compromising its purity or safety.