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disinfect
[dis-in-fekt]
verb (used with object)
to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
disinfect
/ ˌɪɪˈɛ /
verb
(tr) to rid of microorganisms potentially harmful to man, esp by chemical means
Other Word Forms
- disinfection noun
- disinfective adjective
- disinfector noun
- redisinfect verb (used with object)
- undisinfected adjective
- ˌ徱ˈڱپDz noun
- ˌ徱ˈڱٴǰ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of disinfect1
Example Sentences
Yoga instructor Judd likes to call attention to the area’s cowboy roots and remind participants that the site they’re on was once used to inoculate, disinfect and brand cattle.
Haidilao has apologised to customers, saying it has replaced all hotpot equipment and dining utensils, as well as disinfecting other crockery and utensils.
"On the surface they are still concerned. Our luggage was disinfected at the border, our temperatures were taken, and about 50% of people are still wearing masks."
Yoga instructor Rudd likes to call attention to the area’s cowboy roots and remind participants that the site they’re on was once used to inoculate, disinfect and brand cattle.
Officials recommended biosecurity measures such as disinfecting equipment and limiting visitors.
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When To Use
Disinfect means to clean something of infection by killing or preventing the growth of disease-causing germs, as in You want to disinfect your countertop after having raw meat on it to kill harmful bacteria like E. coli.Disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses (often referred to as germs) can live on surfaces or enter into open wounds. When you disinfect something, you are either directly killing the germs or making it harder for the germs to spread or survive.The noun disinfection refers to the act of disinfecting, as in The contaminated clothing was marked for disinfection. A chemical that is used to disinfect something is referred to as a disinfectant. Bleach is commonly used as a disinfectant in households.Example: The janitor disinfected the table using a cleaning chemical designed to kill germs.
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