decontaminate

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(de-con-tam-i-nate) 5 syllables

Definition

verb. to remove harmful substances from something.

Example Sentence

They are going to decontaminate the lake.

More Example Sentences

The team worked to decontaminate the equipment.

Synonyms

clean; purify; sanitize

Antonyms

contaminate; pollute; taint

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Rhymes

  • laminate

  • contaminate

  • decontaminate
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