chemical remediation
/tʃɛmɪkəl rɪmɪdɪˈeɪʃən/ · chem·i·cal re·me·di·a·tion
noun
- The process of using chemical reactions to remove or neutralize pollutants from the environment. The company implemented a chemical remediation plan to clean up the contaminated soil on the former industrial site.
- A method or technique used to remove or neutralize pollutants from the environment through chemical reactions. The researchers developed a new chemical remediation technique to break down toxic chemicals in the water supply.
verb
- To use chemical reactions to remove or neutralize pollutants from the environment. The team will chemically remediate the contaminated soil to make it safe for human habitation.
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Did you know? Chemical remediation has been used to clean up contaminated sites, including former industrial areas, oil spills, and nuclear waste disposal sites.