air decontamination
[/ɛr ˌdiːkɒntæmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: air decontaminations
descontaminação do ar
1. The process of removing harmful substances, pollutants, pathogens, or radioactive particles from air in a confined or open space
Air decontamination procedures were implemented in the hospital after the chemical spill.
Os procedimentos de descontaminação do ar foram implementados no hospital após o vazamento químico.
2. The use of specialized equipment or chemical processes to purify air contaminated by biological, chemical, or radiological agents
The facility uses HEPA filtration for air decontamination in biosafety laboratories.
A instalação utiliza filtração HEPA para descontaminação do ar em laboratórios de biossegurança.
This term became particularly prominent in Brazil and the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic when hospitals and public spaces implemented air purification measures. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in industrial safety (segurança industrial) and public health contexts. In the USA, it's frequently referenced in OSHA compliance and pandemic response protocols.
Related Idioms & Phrases
air decontamination protocol
air decontamination system
air decontamination equipment
undergo air decontamination
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