recontaminate
verb
re·con·tam·i·nate
(ˌ)rē-kən-ˈta-mə-ˌnāt 
recontaminated; recontaminating; recontaminates
: to contaminate again
The way these products are processed and handled may not kill all the bacteria or may allow the products to become recontaminated.—
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and GardensThe organization couldn't ensure its disposal would not recontaminate the water table, risking the infection of others.—John Cary
John Cary
recontamination
noun
plural recontaminations
Keep the cooked shellfish separate from seawater and uncooked shellfish to prevent recontamination.
—Maribeth Crandell
Maribeth Crandell
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This way, any dust and debris that falls won’t recontaminate any clean areas, doubling your effort.
—Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2020
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Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2020
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“Recontaminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recontaminate. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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