decontaminant

UK
/ˌdiːkənˈtæmɪnənt/
US
/ˌdiːkənˈtæmɪnənt/

Translations

decontaminantnoun
decontaminants
pl
UK
/ˌdiːkənˈtæmɪnənt/
US
/ˌdiːkənˈtæmɪnənt/
The laboratory used a decontaminant to clean the hazardous spill.
Лаборатория использовала деконтаминант для очистки опасного разлива.
decontaminantadjective
more decontaminant
Comp.
most decontaminant
Super.
UK
/ˌdiːkənˈtæmɪnənt/
US
/ˌdikənˈtæmənənt/
Used attributively to describe substances, equipment, or procedures that remove contaminants.

Definitions

decontaminantnoun
A substance or agent used to remove or neutralize contaminants, such as chemicals, radioactive materials, or biological agents, from a person, object, or area.
The laboratory used a special decontaminant to clean up the chemical spill.
decontaminantadjective
Serving to remove or neutralize contaminants; having decontaminating properties.
Decontaminant wipes are mandatory in the field kit.