Vocabulary Entry

decontamination

|noun • verb

noun

The process of removing contaminants or harmful substances.

Example Sentences

"The lab followed strict decontamination procedures after the experiment."

"Decontamination is essential in hospitals to ensure patient safety."

"After a chemical spill, immediate decontamination was required."

verb

Example Sentences

"They need to decontaminate the equipment after each use."

"We will decontaminate the area before reopening it to the public."

"It’s important to decontaminate your hands after handling raw meat."