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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

decontaminates

/dɪkɒntəmeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does decontaminates mean?

verb

To remove or destroy contaminants from something, especially a person or an area, to make it safe or clean.

Example

"The team worked to decontaminate the area after the chemical spill."

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