decongestion
noun/ˌdiːkənˈdʒestʃən/
/ˌdiːkənˈdʒestʃən/
[uncountable]- the action of making a place less full of traffic or people
- Decongestion of the city centre is high on the council's list of priorities.
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- (medical) the action of making a part of somebody's body less blocked with mucus or blood
- Eucalyptus oil can help with nasal decongestion.
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