decontamination
/ˌdikənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/
noun
- The process of removing dangerous or unwanted substances, such as germs, chemicals, or radiation, from something.
- The decontamination of the building took several days after the hazardous material was found.
- All emergency workers went through decontamination before leaving the disaster area.
- The water treatment plant performs decontamination to make the water safe to drink.
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