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ɪnˈfɛkt verb (used with object)
to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
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disinfect (ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to rid of microorganisms potentially harmful to man, esp by chemical means | |
| disin'fection | |
| —n | |
| disin'fector | |
| —n | |
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| disinfect (ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to rid of microorganisms potentially harmful to man, esp by chemical means | |
| disin'fection | |
| —n | |
| disin'fector | |
| —n | |
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disinfect dis·in·fect (dĭs'ĭn-fěkt')
v. dis·in·fect·ed, dis·in·fect·ing, dis·in·fects
To cleanse something so as to destroy or prevent the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms.
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Example sentences
Water used to irrigate food crops must undergo secondary filtration and disinfection.
All surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly before disinfection.
It underwent a thorough disinfection before embarking again over the weekend.
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