disinfect
dis·in·fect
verb \ˌdis-in-ˈfekt\Definition of DISINFECT
transitive verb
: to free from infection especially by destroying harmful microorganisms; broadly : cleanse
— dis·in·fec·tion \-ˈfek-shən\ noun
See Examples of DISINFECT
- Chemicals were added to disinfect the water.
- The wound needs to be disinfected.
Origin of DISINFECT
Middle French desinfecter, from des- dis- + infecter to infect
First Known Use: 1598
Rhymes with DISINFECT
acrolect, architect, birth defect, circumspect, deselect, dialect, disaffect, disconnect, disrespect, edge effect, genuflect, grapholect, incorrect, indirect, in effect, intellect, interject, intersect, introject, introspect, lake effect, misdirect, preselect, re-collect, recollect, redirect, reelect, resurrect, retrospect, self-respect, side effect, turtlenecked, vivisect
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