单词	decontaminate
释义	decontaminate verb de·​con·​tam·​i·​nate ˌdē-kən-ˈta-mə-ˌnāt  decontaminated; decontaminating; decontaminates transitive verb : to rid of contamination (such as radioactive material) decontamination ˌdē-kən-ˌta-mə-ˈnā-shən  noun decontaminator ˌdē-kən-ˈta-mə-ˌnā-tər  noun Example Sentences Special workers were called in to decontaminate the area after the oil spill. Recent Examples on the Web Military and first responders had to not only rescue civilians, but also decontaminate them of chlorine. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2022 Scientists continue working to decommission and decontaminate the plant, which still has more than 1.24 million tonnes of water contaminated with radioactivity on site. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 14 July 2022 Nearby, two workers wearing face shields, protective aprons and booties wiped down the temperature sensor that everyone entering the hotel must pass through after stations to decontaminate their luggage and hands. Nathan Fenno, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2022 Jenkins and other harm reduction advocates worry that spreading claims that fentanyl can kill you just be touching it, or that hazmat suits are needed to decontaminate, spreads stigma around opioids and makes intervention less likely in the future. Seamus Mcavoy, courant.com, 21 Jan. 2022 The other two students were later released, as students and faculty were required to decontaminate their shoes before leaving in case they had been exposed to the drug. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2022 The Sport and Medical Science Academy where a student recently overdosed will remain closed on Tuesday while authorities continue to test the building for fentanyl traces and continue to decontaminate, according to the district. Staff Report, courant.com, 17 Jan. 2022 In 2020, the Department of Homeland Security even offered some tips on using your Instant Pot to decontaminate certain masks. Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2022 The jail also was closed temporarily so a hazmat team could decontaminate the area, prosecutors say. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 29 Oct. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1936, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition decontaminate transitive verb de·​con·​tam·​i·​nate ˌdē-kən-ˈtam-ə-ˌnāt  decontaminated; decontaminating : to rid of contamination (as radioactive material) decontaminate verb as in to clean to remove dirty or dangerous substances (such as radioactive material) from (a person, thing, place, etc.) Special workers were called in to decontaminate the area after the oil spill. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance clean purge wipe scrub sweep purify comb disinfect cleanse sanitize wash mop rinse vacuum brush dust turn out launder swab deodorize deterge sponge shampoo scour tidy freshen brighten dry-clean sweeten GI muck (out) spruce (up) unclutter straighten (up) pick up Antonyms & Near Antonyms pollute muddy taint defile dirty soil stain discolor blacken besmirch begrime sully spot foul See More
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