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Infected ɪnˈfektɪd Virus Adjective Bre Wound Dog Bite

Word infected
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ɪnˈfektɪd / NAmE / ɪnˈfektɪd /
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  • the wound from the dog bite had become infected.
  • an infected water supply
  • patients who are infected with this virus
  • an infected pc
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infected

(adjective)BrE / ɪnˈfektɪd / NAmE / ɪnˈfektɪd /
  1. containing harmful bacteria
    • The wound from the dog bite had become infected.
    • an infected water supply
    • patients who are infected with this virus
  2. affected by a computer virus
    • an infected PC
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