decontaminate

Example Sentences

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James Seger, a partner at PBDW, said they decided to rebuild in the same spot and minimize the impact on decontaminated soils underneath the site, which had been capped over in the environmental remediation.

From New York Times

"Please avoid driving through floodwater. If you come into contact with floodwater, please take necessary steps to decontaminate yourself and clothing appropriately."

From BBC

Oil sands mining companies are responsible for decontaminating the roughly 30 man-made lakes that hold decades-worth of wastewater, and eventually restoring the landscape.

From Reuters

It was early 2020 and they were thinking about what we all were: Do I really need to decontaminate my Amazon packages, or wear a mask when I walk to the mailbox?

From Los Angeles Times

Swedish energy company Mälarenergi has embarked on a project to decontaminate the facility and fill it with hot water at temperatures of up to 95C.

From BBC