noun
decontamination
dee-kuhn-ta-mih-NAY-shuhn
Decontamination (noun) means the process of removing harmful or dangerous substances from a person, place, or object. Example: “Workers underwent decontamination after handling the chemical spill.”
noun
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The process of removing harmful or dangerous substances from a person, place, or object.
"Workers underwent decontamination after handling the chemical spill."
How to use decontamination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCleaning something dangerous — radioactive material, chemicals, or biological hazards — until it is safe again.
Common pairings
decontamination process
decontamination unit
chemical decontamination
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Word forms
- Plural
- decontaminations
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Etymology
From de- + contamination.
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Rhymes for decontamination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
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Frequently asked questions
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.
