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Decontamination The process of removing contaminants, such as germs or pollutants, from a surface or object. ■ After spilling milk on her shirt, Jane quickly ran to the kitchen to decontaminate it before it could smell bad.
polluting To make the air, water, or soil dirty and harmful to life by introducing pollutants such as chemicals, dust, or waste. ■ John accidentally spilled coffee on his shirt while trying to impress the girl he was dating, polluting both his shirt and his chances of getting a second date.