This is the 10152nd most frequent Swedish word.
infekterat
Infected.
The word 'infekterat' is used here as an adjective to describe the wound having become infected with germs.
Såret har blivit infekterat.
The wound has become infected.
The term 'infekterad' metaphorically describes the debate as being tense or full of conflict, akin to being 'infected'.
Hans ord skapade en infekterad debatt.
His words sparked a heated debate.
In this context, 'infekterat' is used literally as an adjective to describe the object as being contaminated or unclean.