Synonyms of decontaminated

decontaminated

verb

past tense of decontaminate

as in cleaned

to remove dirty or dangerous substances (such as radioactive material) from (a person, thing, place, etc.)

Special workers were called in to decontaminate the area after the oil spill.

Related Words

• cleaned
• swept
• purged
• wiped
• scrubbed
• combed
• purified
• disinfected
• cleansed
• sanitized
• washed
• rinsed
• mopped
• turned out
• swabbed
• vacuumed
• laundered
• brushed
• dusted
• dry-cleaned
• shampooed
• deterged
• scoured
• deodorized
• brightened
• tidied
• freshened
• mucked (out)
• sponged
• sweetened
• GI'd
• spruced (up)
• straightened (up)
• uncluttered
• picked up

Dissimilar Words

• polluted
• tainted
• muddied
• defiled
• discolored
• blackened
• stained
• begrimed
• soiled
• spotted
• sullied
• fouled
• dirtied
• besmirched

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decontaminated

The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Officials have decontaminated the facility’s inmate housing as a precaution and medical staff are monitoring prisoners and staff, The Mercury News reported. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

All first responders and equipment involved in the operation had to be decontaminated, officials said. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

The bodies must be decontaminated before being taken to the corner’s office, local authorities said. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026

More than a dozen first responders were quarantined and decontaminated after responding to the scene. — ABC News, 22 May 2026

After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines. — CBS News, 18 May 2026

After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines, a process that will take about three days, according to van Duijnhoven. — Molly Quell, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2026

Vacuum only after the area is thoroughly decontaminated. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 May 2026