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decontaminate

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﹒To remove dangerous substances, such as radioactive materials or chemical agents, from a person, object, or area.

﹒To make something safe by cleaning or neutralizing harmful contaminants.

Examples

﹒The hazmat team worked for hours to decontaminate the laboratory after the chemical spill.

﹒You must decontaminate all medical equipment before using it on another patient.

﹒Specialized crews were brought in to decontaminate the site following the radiation leak.

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