disinfecting

verb

present participle of disinfect
as in sanitizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfecting
  1. decontaminating
  2. purifying
  3. purging
  4. scrubbing
  5. cleaning
  6. rinsing
  7. dusting
  8. brushing
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  • The traditional boundaries between work and life dissolved as workers tried to maintain productivity through economic upheaval, all while decontaminating groceries and managing their children’s online classes.
    — Tess Lawrence, Harvard Business Review, 1 July 2026
  • Among our responsibilities was decontaminating people and equipment after exposure to hazardous materials.
    — Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of decontaminating
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  • Potential applications include purifying pyrolysis oil produced from waste plastics, recovering industrial solvents used in battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical purification, and biofuel production.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10 is another HEPA purifying tower fan featuring 350-degree oscillation, 10 fan modes, and Air Multiplier Technology.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of purifying
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  • That’s the upshot of purging most expensive veterans and investing in draft picks, as the Dolphins have.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Irina and Raskova will enjoy a long, successful professional collaboration, purging Star City of traitors and threats and bringing down Petrovsky in a plot that leads to his ending his life in ignominy, having confessed to crimes against the state.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of purging
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  • For stubborn buildup, gently scrubbing with a soft brush or sponge helps lift the film without damaging the surface.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Sprinkle it into the bowl before scrubbing with a toilet brush to help lift grime and freshen the toilet.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Definition of scrubbing
Verb
  • Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Another green measure is the recycling of soap bars through cleaning solutions company Diversy’s Soap for Hope program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of cleaning
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  • As many news reports will remind you, thoroughly rinsing produce under clean, running water is recommended, especially for fruits and vegetables with nooks and crannies where dirt and contaminants may become trapped.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Spray with hydrogen peroxide and wait 10 minutes before rinsing and drying.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of rinsing
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  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    — Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of dusting
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  • Eating After Brushing Some people worry that eating breakfast immediately after brushing will cancel out the benefits of brushing.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
  • Later that day, Loftis approached a 38-year-old woman who was brushing snow off her vehicle near Madison Avenue and West 79th Street.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of brushing
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