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decontamination

UK
/ˌdiːˌkɒn.tə.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌdiːˌkɑːn.tə.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Translations

decontaminationnoun
decontaminations
pl
The decontamination of the laboratory was necessary after the chemical spill.
La décontamination du laboratoire était nécessaire après la fuite de produits chimiques.
Synonyms
cleaning
purification
sanitization
sterilization
disinfection
decontaminationadjective
UK
/ˌdiːˌkɒn.tə.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌdiːˌkɑːn.tə.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to the removal of contaminants (e.g., decontamination unit).
décontaminantSe dit d’une opération, d’un dispositif ou d’un équipement destiné à éliminer des contaminants.
All personnel had to pass through the decontamination shower before entering the facility.
Tout le personnel devait passer par la douche décontaminante avant d’entrer dans l’installation.
Synonyms
decontaminative
decontaminatory
decontaminating
disinfectant
disinfective
sterilizing
sterilising
cleansing
sanitizing
sanitising
purifying

Definitions

decontaminationnoun
The process of cleaning to remove contaminants such as chemicals, radioactive substances, or infectious materials.
The decontamination of the laboratory was necessary after the chemical spill.
The act or process of removing or neutralizing harmful or hazardous substances from people, equipment, or environments to render them safe.
Rapid decontamination of the victims reduced their exposure to the toxin.
decontaminationadjective
Relating to or intended for the removal of contaminants.
All personnel had to pass through the decontamination shower before entering the facility.
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