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decontamination [dē·kən‚tam·ə′nā·shən] (engineering) The removing of chemical, biological, or radiological contamination from, or the neutralizing of it on, a person, object, or area. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A hazardous materials squad from the Los Angeles County Fire Department stood by prepared to decontaminate any ``victims'' as a police helicopter landed to spirit the ``sample'' to a Los Angeles lab. Alcavis prediluted Bleach-Wipes decontaminate environmental surfaces and equipment. Department of Energy to re-evaluate its plan to decontaminate the site, the Daily News of Los Angeles reported. |
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