remediate

[ri-mee-dee-eyt]

verb

remediated, remediating 

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of remediate¹

Back formation from remediation ( def. )

Example Sentences

Despite state officials and the courts directing it to pay out to remediate toxic contamination, the insurer is still rejecting many claims.

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“What do we need to do to remediate this home where we can imagine safely putting these kids back in there?”

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The resolution of such hearings, including conditions imposed to remediate and rehabilitate, are fact-dependent and vary matter to matter, according to Pine.

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He bought his parents a $4 million home in Altadena, which had to be remediated for smoke damage after the fires.

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The plan is facing lawsuits from homeowners in Altadena, Pacific Palisades and nearby communities who allege the plan is refusing to properly test and remediate homes that were infiltrated by smoke, soot and ash.

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Related Words

• alleviate 
• correct 
• counteract 
• fix 
• mitigate 
• rectify 
• remedy 
• repair