Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Remediation
noun
/ reh-MEE-dee-AY-shun /
Medium
Meaning
Process of reversing, stopping, or reducing environmental damage to soil, water, or ecosystems
Origin / Etymology
Latin remedium (cure, remedy)
Synonyms
Restoration
Cleanup
Rehabilitation
Antonyms
Contamination
Degradation
Pollution
Example Sentence
"Groundwater remediation in over-exploited blocks requires both technical fixes and governance reform."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS3 Environment answers on pollution control, contaminated site management, and environmental governance.
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