decontaminate (Meaning)

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decontaminate (v)

rid of contamination

After the chemical spill, the hazmat team worked tirelessly to decontaminate the affected area.
Hospital staff followed strict protocols to decontaminate equipment used in surgery.
Following a radiation leak, experts were called in to decontaminate the surrounding environment.
The cleanup crew used specialized equipment to decontaminate the water supply contaminated with pollutants.
Emergency responders donned protective suits to decontaminate victims exposed to hazardous materials.
In the event of a biological outbreak, it's crucial to decontaminate surfaces to prevent further spread.
The lab technician followed proper procedures to decontaminate the work area after handling potentially infectious samples.
Wildlife rescue teams worked to decontaminate oil-covered birds following an oil spill.
Residents were advised to evacuate while authorities worked to decontaminate the area affected by a gas leak.
Decontaminating the soil in industrial areas is essential to prevent pollution and protect public health.

rid of contamination

clean, purge, wipe, sweep, purify, disinfect, wash, sanitize,scrub, comb

muddy, taint, soil, pollute,muddy, pollute, defile, soil, taint, defile

After the chemical spill, the hazmat team worked tirelessly to decontaminate the affected area.

Hospital staff followed strict protocols to decontaminate equipment used in surgery.

Following a radiation leak, experts were called in to decontaminate the surrounding environment.

The cleanup crew used specialized equipment to decontaminate the water supply contaminated with pollutants.