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Definition of disinfect
transitive verb
: to free from infection especially by destroying harmful microorganisms; broadly : cleanse
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Examples of disinfect in a Sentence
Chemicals were added to disinfect the water.
The wound needs to be disinfected.
Recent Examples of disinfect from the Web
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So instead of using the vaccine in treating smallpox outbreaks, local public health officials relied on isolating the victims in quarantine, and disinfecting their homes and belongings.
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The district also has upgraded two of its treatment plants to disinfect wastewater before it is discharged into portions of area waterways used for recreation.
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Dear Heloise: For holding skeins of yarn, use large, empty plastic canisters of disinfecting wipes.
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Bromide reacts with chlorine, which is used to disinfect drinking water, to form THMs.
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Now disinfect the area with a 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide product such as Clinique Acne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment Oil-Free and dot on a salicylic acid, like Origins Super Spot Remover treatment gel—to help unclog the pore.
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Oils, fats, sediments, and objects are screened out, and the water is disinfected.
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To disinfect the water, boil it for one full minute in a clean container, the release said.
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Once removed, disinfect the skin and wash your hands.
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Origin and Etymology of disinfect
Middle French desinfecter, from des- dis- + infecter to infect
DISINFECT Defined for English Language Learners
disinfect
playDefinition of disinfect for English Language Learners
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: to clean (something) especially by using a chemical substance that kills all germs and bacteria
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computers : to remove a virus from (a computer) by using a special program
DISINFECT Defined for Kids
disinfect
playDefinition of disinfect for Students
disinfected
;disinfecting
: to cleanse of germs that might cause disease
Medical Dictionary
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