as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
Species that were able to digest phenol, a chemical used to disinfect the Iceman, have grown—despite the below-freezing temperatures that Ötzi is kept in.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
De Vries said the port's health authorities would work with the Erasmus Medical Center and the city of Rotterdam to safely disinfect the ship.
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CBS News,
18 May 2026
While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Plastic handles, nylon bristles and stainless steel wire make each option safe to clean and disinfect in the dishwasher.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
De Vries said the port's health authorities would work with the Erasmus Medical Center and the city of Rotterdam to safely disinfect the ship.
—
CBS News,
18 May 2026
While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Plastic handles, nylon bristles and stainless steel wire make each option safe to clean and disinfect in the dishwasher.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
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While younger generations were taught in school about the atrocities of the Holocaust, the book found that family lore continued to sanitize the past with grandparents often painted as heroes, rescuers or victims themselves.
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Select the clean or sanitize setting on your machine, or the longest, hottest setting available.
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The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.
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Specialist teams came to retrieve the body and decontaminate the roadside, while his family members stood around and wept.
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But that doesn’t matter because that’s been purified.
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Local residents were urged to limit their exposure by remaining indoors with their windows and doors closed and advised to run air conditioning or air purifying units, where possible.
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Finally, wipe your microwave down using a clean cloth, making sure to get the top, bottom, sides, and door.
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Suppose a relatively small near-Earth object is speeding toward our planet, threatening to wipe the city of Dallas (whose population is over a million) off the map.
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The move comes as the UK considers following Australia's lead in enacting social media bans for under-16s, a policy that previously forced Snapchat to purge 415,000 underage accounts in Australia.
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At various points during his interview with Sobchak, Dugin called the sport of surfing evil and said that its practitioners should be purged.
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Denture cleaning tablets and dish soap are effective alternatives for tougher stains without scrubbing.
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Coat the inside of your shoes, wait 15 minutes, then scrub them and rinse.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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Scrub the grates with an old rag or abrasive dish sponge and rinse well.
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Ensure petals are thoroughly rinsed before use.
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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