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de·con·tam·i·nate
 decontaminate
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
decontaminates, decontaminating, decontaminated |
| definition 1: |
to clear of impurities or dangerous substances; remove contaminants from.
- similar words:
- purify, scrub
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| definition 2: |
to make (an area) safe for humans by removing or neutralizing radiation, poisonous substances, or the like.
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| related words: |
isolate |
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| derivation: |
decontamination (n.) |
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