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

Definition

verb. to rid of a polluting or harmful substance like poison gas; radioactive products; etc.

Example Sentence

They are going to decontaminate the lake.

Synonyms

cleanse; clean; purify; scrub

Antonyms

contaminate

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decontaminate
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Rhymes

  • laminate

  • contaminate

  • decontaminate