Meaning & use
decontamination
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The process of removing dangerous or harmful substances, such as chemicals, radiation, or germs, from a person, object, or place.
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Workers underwent full decontamination after leaving the chemical spill site.
The hospital has strict decontamination procedures for equipment used with infectious patients.
A note on using this word
Decontamination is most often used in medical, military, and environmental contexts involving hazardous materials.
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cleansingpurification
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