<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>remediate</p></li><li><p>remediate (past participle: remediate)</p></li><li><p>remediate (present participle: remediating)</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li></ul>