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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

decontaminant

/dɪkɒntəˈmeɪnt/ noun · British & US
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What does decontaminant mean?

noun

A substance or agent used to remove or neutralize contaminants, especially in the context of chemical or biological warfare.

Example

"The decontaminant was used to clean the area after the chemical spill."

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