remediate

[ ri-mee-dee-eyt ]

verb

, re·me·di·at·ed, re·me·di·at·ing.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of remediate¹

Back formation from remediation ( def )

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

This is not a one-time failure in this election cycle, but an ongoing issue that hasn’t been remediated since the 2016 presidential contest.

From Salon

“The city has expended millions and millions of dollars so far and is going to continue to expend millions and millions of dollars to remediate this issue,” Feuer said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

“The VA must remediate its mishandling of this resource so that the land may once again be available for its intended purpose: the housing of veterans,” Carter wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

The tribunal found Mr Dixon’s fitness to practise is impaired and his suspension would allow him time to "to develop further insight and remediate his misconduct".

From BBC

Related Words

• alleviate
• correct
• counteract
• fix
• mitigate
• rectify
• remedy
• repair