disinfect

verb

dis·in·fect ˌdis-in-ˈfekt How to pronounce disinfect (audio)

disinfected; disinfecting; disinfects

transitive verb

: to cleanse (a surface, a device, a supply of water, etc.) by destroying, inactivating, or significantly reducing the concentration of pathogenic agents (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) : to treat (something) with a disinfectant (such as chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, or sodium hypochlorite)

… medical experts say some scopes can be difficult to disinfect through conventional cleaning because of their design, so bacteria are transmitted from patient to patient.

Chad Terhune

Trihalomethanes are chemicals formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter, such as animal waste, treated sewage, leaves, or soil.

Emily Main

Clean your humidifier often. Although some parts may be washable in the dishwasher, they still need to be descaled with vinegar and disinfected with bleach.

Consumer Reports

: to relieve (something) of some undesirable quality likened to a disease or infection

But the big question is this: If the bill becomes law, will it truly disinfect our politics?

Nancy Gibbs and Karen Tumulty

: to remove a software virus (see virus sense 3) from (a computer or device) often by means of a special program

The earliest viruses were relatively simple routines, and virus detectors could easily disinfect computers.

Philips Chien

Example Sentences

Chemicals were added to disinfect the water. The wound needs to be disinfected.

Recent Examples on the Web Americans are being urged against using eight ultraviolet wands used to disinfect surfaces because of high levels of radiation the products emit that can cause injuries to the skin and eyes of those nearby.

Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 July 2022 Many school districts continue to disinfect surfaces and explore upgrading ventilation systems.

Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 1 Aug. 2022 Make sure to wash and disinfect the tick bite right away.

Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2022 Make sure to first wash your hands and disinfect your tools with a 10% bleach solution.

Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2022 Wear clean clothes, and disinfect cages or equipment that come in contact with birds and their droppings.

Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Apr. 2022 To avoid carrying insect eggs or disease-causing pathogens from plant to plant, disinfect your tools often while pruning by wiping them or dipping them in 70% rubbing alcohol or a strong household disinfectant.

Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 23 Jan. 2022 People should disinfect their drinking water by boiling, adding unscented bleach [as instructed by the Environmental Protection Agency or using filtration.

Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2022 Pack your fake-Away rose gold luggage, disinfect your stripper pole, and prepare to recalibrate your initial judgments of The Real Housewives of Potomac's newest Housewife and settle back into the pot-stirring ways of one of its oldest.

Jodi Walker, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2021 See More

单词	disinfect
释义	disinfect verb dis·in·fect ˌdis-in-ˈfekt disinfected; disinfecting; disinfects transitive verb 1 : to cleanse (a surface, a device, a supply of water, etc.) by destroying, inactivating, or significantly reducing the concentration of pathogenic agents (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) : to treat (something) with a disinfectant (such as chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, or sodium hypochlorite) … medical experts say some scopes can be difficult to disinfect through conventional cleaning because of their design, so bacteria are transmitted from patient to patient. Chad Terhune Trihalomethanes are chemicals formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter, such as animal waste, treated sewage, leaves, or soil. Emily Main Clean your humidifier often. Although some parts may be washable in the dishwasher, they still need to be descaled with vinegar and disinfected with bleach. Consumer Reports 2 : to relieve (something) of some undesirable quality likened to a disease or infection But the big question is this: If the bill becomes law, will it truly disinfect our politics? Nancy Gibbs and Karen Tumulty 3 : to remove a software virus (see virus sense 3) from (a computer or device) often by means of a special program The earliest viruses were relatively simple routines, and virus detectors could easily disinfect computers. Philips Chien Example Sentences Chemicals were added to disinfect the water. The wound needs to be disinfected. Recent Examples on the Web Americans are being urged against using eight ultraviolet wands used to disinfect surfaces because of high levels of radiation the products emit that can cause injuries to the skin and eyes of those nearby. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 July 2022 Many school districts continue to disinfect surfaces and explore upgrading ventilation systems. Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 1 Aug. 2022 Make sure to wash and disinfect the tick bite right away. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2022 Make sure to first wash your hands and disinfect your tools with a 10% bleach solution. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2022 Wear clean clothes, and disinfect cages or equipment that come in contact with birds and their droppings. Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Apr. 2022 To avoid carrying insect eggs or disease-causing pathogens from plant to plant, disinfect your tools often while pruning by wiping them or dipping them in 70% rubbing alcohol or a strong household disinfectant. Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 23 Jan. 2022 People should disinfect their drinking water by boiling, adding unscented bleach [as instructed by the Environmental Protection Agency or using filtration. Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2022 Pack your fake-Away rose gold luggage, disinfect your stripper pole, and prepare to recalibrate your initial judgments of The Real Housewives of Potomac's newest Housewife and settle back into the pot-stirring ways of one of its oldest. Jodi Walker, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle French desinfecter, from des- dis- + infecter to infect First Known Use 1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition disinfect verb dis·in·fect ˌdi-sᵊn-ˈfekt disinfected; disinfecting : to cleanse of germs that might cause disease Medical Definition disinfect transitive verb dis·in·fect ˌdis-ᵊn-ˈfekt : to destroy, inactivate, or significantly reduce the concentration of pathogenic agents (as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) especially on hard surfaces and in water : to treat (something) with a disinfectant (as chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, or sodium hypochlorite) disinfect verb as in to sanitize Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sanitize decontaminate purify purge wipe scrub clean rinse vacuum brush dust swab mop wash launder sweep shampoo scour cleanse comb sponge deodorize freshen dry-clean brighten muck (out) turn out sweeten deterge tidy spruce (up) unclutter GI straighten (up) pick up Antonyms & Near Antonyms dirty soil stain besmirch sully spot pollute foul muddy taint defile discolor blacken begrime See More
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