decontaminates

The word “decontaminates” has 5 syllables: de-con-tam-i-nates

It's pronounced as /ˌdiː.kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪts/


What is synonym and antonym for decontaminates?

In the thesaurus, “decontaminates” has 32 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for decontaminates along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for decontaminates

  • brightens
  • brushes
  • cleans
  • cleanses
  • combs
  • deodorizes
  • deterges
  • disinfects
  • dry-cleans
  • dusts
  • freshens
  • gis
  • launders
  • mops
  • picks up
  • purges
  • purifies
  • rinses
  • sanitizes
  • scours
  • scrubs
  • shampoos
  • sponges
  • swabs
  • sweeps
  • sweetens
  • tidies
  • turns out
  • unclutters
  • vacuums
  • washes
  • wipes

Antonyms for decontaminates

  • begrimes
  • besmirches
  • blackens
  • defiles
  • dirties
  • discolors
  • fouls
  • muddies
  • pollutes
  • soils
  • spots
  • stains
  • sullies
  • taints

Meanings of decontaminates

  • verb
    1. To remove contamination from (something), rendering it safe.

Example Sentences

  • The machine decontaminates medical instruments after each use.
  • This solution decontaminates surfaces quickly and effectively.
  • The new robot decontaminates hazardous waste without human intervention.
  • Every cleaning cycle decontaminates the laboratory equipment thoroughly.
  • The process decontaminates water to make it safe for drinking.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decontaminates, such as: begrimes, besmirches, blackens, brightens, brushes, cleans, cleanses.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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vacuums

  • GIs
  • brightens
  • brushes
  • cleans
  • cleanses
  • combs
  • decontaminates
  • deodorizes
  • deterges
  • disinfects
  • dry-cleans
  • dusts
  • freshens
  • launders
  • mops
  • picks up
  • purges
  • purifies
  • rinses
  • sanitizes
  • scours
  • scrubs
  • shampoos
  • sponges
  • swabs
  • sweeps
  • sweetens
  • tidies
  • turns out
  • unclutters
  • washes
  • wipes

garbles

  • belies
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  • decontaminates
  • disguises
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  • elutriates
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  • extracts
  • falsifies
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  • purges
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sanitizes

elutriates


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