decontaminating

UK
/ˌdiːkənˈtæmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌdikənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/
decontaminatingnoun
Gerund meaning the act or process of removing contaminants; treated as an uncountable noun.
Definitions
The act or process of removing contaminants or making something safe from impurities.
The decontaminating of the laboratory took several hours.
decontaminatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌdiːkənˈtæmɪneɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌdikənˈtæməˌneɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that removes contaminants.
Translations
The decontaminating process is crucial for ensuring safety.
Деконтаминирующий процесс имеет решающее значение для обеспечения безопасности.
Definitions
Having the ability or function to remove contaminants or impurities.
The decontaminating solution was applied to the affected area to ensure it was safe for use.
decontaminateverb

decontaminating

Gerund

decontaminated
Past Simple
decontaminated
Past Participle
decontaminating
Gerund
UK
/ˌdiː.kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪt/
US
/ˌdiː.kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪt/
Translations
They need to decontaminate the equipment before it can be used again.
Им нужно обеззараживать оборудование, прежде чем его можно будет использовать снова.
The team worked to decontaminate the area after the chemical spill.
Команда работала над тем, чтобы дезактивировать территорию после разлива химикатов.
Definitions
To remove dangerous substances, such as chemicals or radioactive material, from a person, object, or area.
The team worked tirelessly to decontaminate the site after the chemical spill.