Noun
the removal of contaminants
Source: WordNetAfter decontamination, there is no need to immunize, treat, or isolate contacts of persons ill with anthrax unless they were also exposed to the same source of infection. Source: Internet
A local headquarters would have an ARP controller who would direct rescue, first aid and decontamination teams to the scenes of reported bombing. Source: Internet
Briefing the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Mahmood stated that the ministry is taking a slow pace in the decontamination exercise because of the sensitive and delicate nature of the aviation industry. Source: Internet
All communities that are serviced by Verkeerdevlei police station, are advised that the station has been temporarily closed for decontamination after some if its members tested positive for COVID-19. Source: Internet
Researchers have tested a variety of methods — ultraviolet light, bleach, ethylene oxide gas, moist heat — and have concluded in published papers that decontamination can work. Source: Internet
Cleanups at a Senate office building, several contaminated postal facilities, and other US government and private office buildings showed decontamination to be possible, but it is time-consuming and costly. Source: Internet