depolluted
Freed from contaminants
Depolluted means cleaned of pollution or contaminants.
The term appears in environmental and industrial contexts where something previously contaminated has been restored: The depolluted river now supports fish populations again.
A depolluted site has had hazardous materials removed.
The word is more common in British and European English than American.
Corrected a problem
- restoredReturned to original condition
- reclaimedTaken back; salvaged
- revegetatedRestored plant cover
- rehabilitatedRestored to former capacity
ecosystem · habitat · biodiversity · conservation · wildlife · sanctuary · wetland · watershed
Removed harmful substances from
- filteredScreened to remove contaminants
- cleansedFreed from dirt
- detoxifiedCleared of harmful substances
- sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
sanitized · disinfected · neutralized · treated · scrubbed · distilled · clarified · refined
Free of soil
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
- untaintedFree from contamination
pristine · crisp · fresh · sparkling · breathable · drinkable · potable · wholesome
Made vigorous again
- regeneratedRestored after damage
- rejuvenatedMade to feel young
- restoredReturned to original condition
- recoveredReturned to normal state
transformed · renewed · reclaimed · reborn · rebounded · thriving · flourishing · healing
remediated
Corrected a problem
- restoredReturned to original condition
- reclaimedTaken back; salvaged
- revegetatedRestored plant cover
rehabilitated · ecosystem · habitat · biodiversity · conservation · wildlife · sanctuary · wetland · watershed · groundwater
decontaminated
Removed harmful substances from
- filteredScreened to remove contaminants
- cleansedFreed from dirt
- detoxifiedCleared of harmful substances
sterilized · sanitized · disinfected · neutralized · treated · scrubbed · distilled · clarified · refined · flushed
clean
Free of soil
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
untainted · pristine · crisp · fresh · sparkling · breathable · drinkable · potable · wholesome · unspoiled
revitalized
Made vigorous again
- regeneratedRestored after damage
- rejuvenatedMade to feel young
- restoredReturned to original condition
recovered · transformed · renewed · reclaimed · reborn · rebounded · thriving · flourishing · healing · recovering
pollution, pollute, polluted, pollutant, polluter, unpolluted, polluters, antipollution, nonpolluting