decontamination

decontamination definition - medical

de·con·tam·i·na·tion (dēˌkən-tămˌə-nāˈshən)

noun
The removal or neutralization of a contaminating substance, such as poisonous gas or a radioactive material.

Related Forms:

  • deˌcon·tamˈi·nate (-nātˌ) verb

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