| 单词 | decontamination |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdecontamiˈnation decontamiˈnation n. the action or result of the verb; also attributive. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > freedom from impurities > removal of impurities > removal of poisonous or radioactive contamination > [noun] decontamination1935 remediation1980 1935 Discovery July 186/2 The scheme of gas defence requires..that there should be an organisation for the decontamination of the areas affected. 1937 Evening News 15 Mar. 7/1 Decontamination squads, who would clear areas sprayed by mustard gas. 1955 Times 30 May 7/7 The techniques of decontamination..: a householder, on emerging from his cellar, should immediately take a broom and sweep down his roof. 1957 Times 12 Oct. 6/1 Traces of radioactivity lingered on his hands and he was given a pair of surgical gloves to wear until to-morrow when the decontamination process can be completed. 1966 D. F. Galouye Lost Perception ii. 18 The original airport had been swallowed by a gaping crater where, even after two years, decontamination crews were still scouring the inner slope. < as lemmas |
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