Meaning of the word decontamination in English

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decontamination

US /ˌdiː.kən.tæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdiː.kən.tæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the process of removing dangerous substances, such as poison, radiation, or infection, from an area, object, or person

Example:
The emergency team performed rapid decontamination of the affected area.
Patients exposed to hazardous materials require immediate decontamination.
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