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decontamination

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Noun — The process of removing harmful or dangerous substances from a person, place, or object.

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decontamination process decontamination unit chemical decontamination

Etymology

From de- + contamination.

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What does “decontamination” mean?
The word “decontamination” means the process of removing harmful or dangerous substances from a person, place, or object. In plain terms, cleaning something dangerous — radioactive material, chemicals, or biological hazards — until it is safe again.
How do you pronounce “decontamination”?
“Decontamination” is pronounced dee-kuhn-ta-mih-NAY-shuhn (/diːkənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “decontamination” in a sentence?
Here is “decontamination” used in a sentence: “Workers underwent decontamination after handling the chemical spill.”
What part of speech is “decontamination”?
“Decontamination” is a noun.

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