disinfect

[US]/dɪsɪn'fekt/
[UK]/'dɪsɪn'fɛkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. remove (infection), disinfect (something)

Example Sentences

The wound was not properly disinfected and gangrene set in.

he disinfected and dressed the cut on his forehead.

In order to prevent infection, it is necessary to properly deterge and disinfect the wound.

The ill man's room was disinfected when he got better.

His cuts was washed and disinfected by the doctor.

The burns were disinfected with 0.1% of bromogeramine before recombinant human fibroblast growth factor gel was applied.

Real-world Examples

You'd think that half-bottle of tequila you drank would've disinfected it.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 3

Operations at the site have been suspended and the area has been disinfected.

Source: CRI Online August 2021 Collection

There's more than 14,000 polling stations. They will be disinfected throughout the day, we are told.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation June 2020

It should be cleaned and disinfected every week.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

Cleaning and disinfecting regularly touched surfaces and items is also recommended.

Source: Newsweek

It is disinfecting using a form of ultraviolet light called UVC.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

Test rooms are disinfected after each examination to ensure student safety.

Source: CRI Online June 2022 Collection

Take 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water to disinfect them.

Source: Smart Life Encyclopedia

One robot can disinfect an entire single aisle airplane in 13 minutes.

Source: VOA Standard English_Europe

She puts them in a ziploc bag and disinfects them at home.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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