remediate
[ ri-mee-dee-eyt ]
/ rɪˈmi diˌeɪt /
verb re·me·di·at·ed, re·me·di·at·ing.
to remove or reduce (pollutants, harmful chemicals, etc.):Water damage restoration experts mop up and dry out homes, remediate mold, decontaminate items, and repair damaged structures.
to clean (air, soil, water, etc.) by removing or reducing pollutants, harmful chemicals, etc.:It could cost up to $10 billion to remediate the remaining 6.2 million acres of land and waters damaged by the abandoned mines.
to lessen the effect of; ameliorate: The university's agreement to remediate harm shall be considered an act of compassion and empathy, not an admission of guilt.
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Now that much of our lives is mediated through a screen, other clinicians suggest seeking out activities that give your eyes and ears a break and stimulate other senses.
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The Talis One system instead uses LAMP, or loop-mediated isothermal amplification.
New coronavirus tests promise to be faster, cheaper and easier|Jack J. Lee|August 31, 2020|Science NewsIt would be interesting to see whether and to what extent social connections could be another mediating factor when it comes to online censorship.
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