as in cleaned
to remove dirty or dangerous substances (such as radioactive material) from (a person, thing, place, etc.)
Special workers were called in to decontaminate the area after the oil spill.
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Recent Examples of decontaminated
The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Officials have decontaminated the facility’s inmate housing as a precaution and medical staff are monitoring prisoners and staff, The Mercury News reported.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
All first responders and equipment involved in the operation had to be decontaminated, officials said.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
The bodies must be decontaminated before being taken to the corner’s office, local authorities said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
More than a dozen first responders were quarantined and decontaminated after responding to the scene.
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ABC News,
22 May 2026
After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines.
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CBS News,
18 May 2026
Vacuum only after the area is thoroughly decontaminated.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 May 2026
Sergei Skripal’s home, the area surrounding the bench where the pair was found, the home of a detective who fell ill, and two ambulance stations had to be decontaminated, along with the restaurant and pub.
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Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Officials have decontaminated the facility’s inmate housing as a precaution and medical staff are monitoring prisoners and staff, The Mercury News reported.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
All first responders and equipment involved in the operation had to be decontaminated, officials said.
—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
The bodies must be decontaminated before being taken to the corner’s office, local authorities said.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
More than a dozen first responders were quarantined and decontaminated after responding to the scene.
—
ABC News,
22 May 2026
After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines.
—
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Vacuum only after the area is thoroughly decontaminated.
—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 May 2026
Sergei Skripal’s home, the area surrounding the bench where the pair was found, the home of a detective who fell ill, and two ambulance stations had to be decontaminated, along with the restaurant and pub.
—
Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decontaminated
Verb
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Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
Verb
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Total exports of portable air conditioners from China to Western Europe had already surged 70% in the first five months of 2026, before severe summer heat swept the AC-shy continent.
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The comments came after another frustrating series for Guerrero and the team, as they were swept by the Rangers and saw the gap in the division standings grow to more than 10 games.
Verb
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Doctors, following accepted practice, would likely have bled or purged an ill person for humoral balance.
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Among those purged or forced to retire have been a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of naval operations and the head of the Defense Health Agency.
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