decontaminated

Example Sentences

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Environmental consultants even determined a few smaller buildings could not be effectively decontaminated and consequently had them demolished.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

When reused, the decontaminated robots still picked up plastic and microbes, albeit smaller amounts of both.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2024

The building was evacuated and 12 people were decontaminated, with 11 being sent to hospitals where they were in stable condition, the fire authority said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023

Once carefully decontaminated, this water can be reused for further cutting.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2023

“It would only be for half an hour. He could get decontaminated like Mr. Waterman and then—” “Are you crazy?”

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon