disinfectant

noun

Definition of disinfectantnext
as in solvent

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Recent Examples of disinfectant Using a disinfectant on a surface still covered with grease, grime or chicken slime will keep the chemical from reaching — and killing — the germs underneath unless the surface is first thoroughly cleaned. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 As is so often the case, sunlight could be the best disinfectant. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 These byproducts form when the disinfectant, in this case sodium hypochlorite, reacts with organic matter remaining in the water after treatment. — Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Treating water properly with disinfectant helps prevent illness. — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinfectant
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  1. solvent
  2. soap
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  • Unlike conventional approaches that can require large amounts of solvent and multiple processing stages, PaCERS is designed as a high-throughput, lower-solvent system.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At sufficient scale, controlling inflation begins to collide with keeping the sovereign solvent and the Treasury market functional.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of solvent
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  • Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of soap

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“Disinfectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfectant. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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