noun
decontamination
dee-kuhn-ta-mih-NAY-shuhn
noun
1
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
Word Forms
decontaminations plural
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Etymology
From de- + contamination.