decontaminate

• Verbe signifiant l'action d'éliminer ou de neutraliser des contaminants, substances nocives ou impuretés d'une surface, d'un objet ou d'un lieu.

A verb meaning to remove or neutralize contaminants, pollutants, or harmful substances from something.

1. Remove contaminationB2formal

   To remove dangerous substances, such as chemicals, radiation, or germs, from a person, object, or area.

   Décontaminer

   • The team worked to decontaminate the laboratory after the chemical spill.
   • Special suits are worn to decontaminate equipment in hazardous zones.
   • They decontaminated the water supply to make it safe for drinking.

   Synonymescleansedetoxifydisinfectpurgepurifysterilize

   Antonymescontaminatepollutetaint