REMEDIATE Definition & Meaning

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remediate

[ ri-mee-dee-eyt ]

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verb

remediated, remediating.

to remove or reduce (pollutants, harmful chemicals, etc.):
Water damage restoration experts mop up and dry out homes, remediate mold, decontaminate items, and repair damaged structures.
to clean (air, soil, water, etc.) by removing or reducing pollutants, harmful chemicals, etc.:
It could cost up to $10 billion to remediate the remaining 6.2 million acres of land and waters damaged by the abandoned mines.
to lessen the effect of; ameliorate:
The university's agreement to remediate harm shall be considered an act of compassion and empathy, not an admission of guilt.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of remediate¹

Back formation from remediation ( def )

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The UK government said local authorities had a statutory duty to inspect potentially contaminated sites, require remediation and maintain a public register of remediated land.

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He said the implementation group must look at any financial commitment required to remediate the land.

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Follow-up soil testing — conducted after every major wildfire in California since 2007 — is intended to ensure that properties are remediated to state standards and don’t still contain dangerous levels of toxic substances.

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This would enable remediated tire materials to be used in practical applications, say, on soccer fields, playgrounds or in asphalt for roads, without worry.

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The Greater London Authority, which manages the schemes on behalf of government, said 58% were now either fully remediated, or work was under way.

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