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Decontamination: meaning, definitions and examples

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decontamination

 

[ diːkənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

industrial process

Decontamination is the process of removing or neutralizing contaminants such as chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear substances from an object or area.

Synonyms

cleansing, purification, sanitization

Examples of usage

  • Decontamination of the area after a chemical spill is crucial for public safety.
  • The decontamination of the water supply was necessary to prevent the spread of the virus.
  • The hospital implemented strict decontamination protocols to prevent the spread of infections.
Context #2 | Noun

medical field

Decontamination refers to the process of removing harmful substances from the skin, clothing, or other surfaces to prevent contamination or infection.

Synonyms

disinfection, sanitization, sterilization

Examples of usage

  • The decontamination of the patient before surgery is a standard procedure.
  • The firefighters underwent decontamination procedures after exposure to hazardous materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "decontamination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontaminação

🇮🇳 विषहरण

🇩🇪 Dekontamination

🇮🇩 dekontaminasi

🇺🇦 деконтамінація

🇵🇱 dekontaminacja

🇯🇵 除染（じょせん）

🇫🇷 décontamination

🇪🇸 descontaminación

🇹🇷 dekontaminasyon

🇰🇷 제염 (jeom)

🇸🇦 إزالة التلوث

🇨🇿 dekontaminace

🇸🇰 dekontaminácia

🇨🇳 去污 (qùwū)

🇸🇮 dekontaminacija

🇮🇸 afmengun

🇰🇿 дезактивация

🇬🇪 დეკონტამინაცია

🇦🇿 dekontaminasiya

🇲🇽 descontaminación

Etymology

The term 'decontamination' originated during World War II when there was a need to clean up areas contaminated with chemical and biological agents. The process has since evolved and become a standard procedure in various industries and fields, including healthcare, emergency response, and environmental protection. Decontamination plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of diseases, maintaining safety standards, and protecting the environment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,422, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.