decontaminate
verb (used with object)
to make (an object or area) safe for unprotected personnel by removing, neutralizing, or destroying any harmful substance, as radioactive material or poisonous gas.
decontaminant
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a word derived from
decontaminate.
Example Sentences
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Vinegar has a long history as a surface decontaminant and perhaps this is why salad dressings contain vinegar – as well as adding flavour, it may kill micro-organisms on raw vegetables.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2024
Additional chlorine has been added to the municipal water supply system as a decontaminant, and authorities have warned residents to boil water before drinking it.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2023
Mr. Baruchin said technicians dressed in protective equipment used a military-grade decontaminant on the affected area while operating under a straightforward principle: “Just treat everything like it’s going to kill you, and protect yourself.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2023
As usual, the best decontaminant for shadow is sunshine.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2021
Only after spraying with decontaminant, did they examine it closely.
From Deathworld by H. R. van Dongen
