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DECONTAMINATING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word decontaminating. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word decontaminating. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DECONTAMINATING

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cleansing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of making something clean

adjective satellite

• cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

• acting like an antiseptic

purifying
adjectiveadj
adjective

• serving to purge or rid of sin

• freeing from noxious matter

adjective satellite

• acting like an antiseptic

deodorizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• eliminate the odor from

depurating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To remove impurities from; to purify.

• To make impure.

detoxifying
adjectiveadj
verb

• remove poison from

• treat for alcohol or drug dependence

disinfecting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing

sanitizing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing

• make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features

sterilizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make free from bacteria

• make infertile

Best Hypernyms For DECONTAMINATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for decontaminating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
clean cleaning cleanse purifying disinfecting sanitizing

Alternatives for CLEANSING

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