decontaminate

Verb

Meaning

rid of contamination

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Synonyms

filter clean clarify purge flush purify cleanse sterilize detoxify autoclave disinfect oxygenate deodorize silkwood detoxification
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Antonyms

sully water tar infect contaminate pollute
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Hypernyms

clean cleanse

Related terms

decontamination

Examples

The soil around the housing development had to be decontaminated by the city Source: Internet

After one day, one gram of bacteria can encrust themselves with nine grams of uranyl phosphate crystals; this creates the possibility that these organisms could be used in bioremediation to decontaminate uranium-polluted water. Source: Internet

Alyssa has developed and produced a portable solar-powered device to decontaminate a variety of bacteria from foods and utensils in areas with limited access to cleaning methods and electricity. Source: Internet

• After EACH call our ambulances are disinfected completely and our crews decontaminate their clothing. Source: Internet

A professor at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) is investigating ways to safely decontaminate personal protective equipment (PPE) without compromising its safety benefits. Source: Internet

For many years it was judged too hazardous and expensive to decontaminate the island sufficiently to allow public access. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

decontaminability decontaminable decontaminant decontaminating agent decontamination decontaminator