DECONTAMINATE


Meaning of DECONTAMINATE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ˌ d ē -k ə n- ' ta-m ə - ˌ n ā t

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1936

: to rid of contamination (as radioactive material)

– de · con · tam · i · na · tion \ - ˌ ta-m ə - ' n ā -sh ə n \ noun

– de · con · tam · i · na · tor \ - ' ta-m ə - ˌ n ā -t ə r \ noun

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