👉 Criminated refers to a situation or event where something is intentionally or accidentally contaminated with harmful substances or materials. It can refer to an intentional act of contamination, such as leaking toxic chemicals into water supplies or contaminating food with hazardous bacteria, or an accidental exposure to harmful substances, such as pesticides or mercury in the workplace or household products. Criminated events are often linked to environmental disasters and have led to significant public health concerns. For example, the contamination of drinking water systems due to contaminated
