ScienceJuly 5, 2026

abatement

/əˈbeɪtmənt/

Definition

The act of reducing, removing, or suppressing a nuisance or hazard, particularly in the context of construction and safety regulation.

Etymology

The word stems from the Old French 'abattre,' meaning to beat down or knock down. It entered Middle English as a legal and general term for the reduction or ending of something.

In the news

In this article, abatement refers to the necessary removal of hazardous materials, such as asbestos or lead, from older campus buildings as part of a larger modernization and safety project.

$28.5M modernization project planned at San Juan High School

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Citrus Heights Sentinel

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