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decontaminate
(de|con|tam¦in|ate)
Pronunciation:
/diːk(ə)nˈtamɪneɪt/
verb
[
with object
]
neutralize or remove dangerous substances, radioactivity, or germs from (an area, object, or person):
they tried to decontaminate nearby villages
Derivatives
decontaminant
noun
decontamination
noun
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