Decontamination and Scouring

Decontamination

Decontamination noun - The removal of contaminants.
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Scouring and decontamination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scouring" instead a noun "Decontamination".

Scouring

Scouring noun - The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.
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Decontamination and scouring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decontamination" instead a noun "Scouring".

Nearby Words: scour, scoured, scourer
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