disinfectverb [ T ]
uk/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/us/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/to clean something using chemicals that kill bacteria and other very small living things that cause disease:
disinfect the toilets/a wound
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Cleaning generally
- brush sb/sth off
- cleaner
- cleaning
- cleanse
- cleansing
- decontaminate
- groom
- purify
- rinse sth out
- sanitize
- scour
- scrub
- sluice
- sluice sth down/out
- sponge
- spring-clean
- sweep
- wipe
- wipe sth down
- wipe sth up
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disinfection
noun [ U ] /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən//ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən/
Thorough cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces is essential.
water disinfection products