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decontaminate
verb
[ diːk(ə)nˈtamɪneɪt ]
• neutralize or remove dangerous substances, radioactivity, or germs from (an area, object, or person).
• "they tried to decontaminate nearby villages"
Similar:
sanitize
,
sterilize
,
disinfect
,
clean
,
cleanse
,
purify
,
fumigate
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depurate
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