de·con·tam·i·nate (d  k n-t m -n t)tr.v. de·con·tam·i·nat·ed, de·con·tam·i·nat·ing, de·con·tam·i·nates 1. To eliminate contamination in. 2. To make safe by eliminating poisonous or otherwise harmful substances, such as noxious chemicals or radioactive material. de con·tami·nant (-nnt) n.de con·tami·nation n.de con·tami·nator n. |
decontaminate
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[-nating, -nated] to make (a place or object) safe by removing poisons, radioactivity, etc.
decontamination n
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| Verb | 1. | decontaminate - rid of contamination; "The soil around the housing development had to be decontaminated by the city" cleanse, clean - clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner" contaminate - make radioactive by adding radioactive material; "Don't drink the water--it's contaminated" |
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