disinfect
pronunciation
How to pronounce disinfect in British English:
UK [ˌdɪsɪnˈfekt]
How to pronounce disinfect in American English:
US [ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt]
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- Verb:
- destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
Word Origin
- disinfect (v.)
- 1590s, perhaps from French désinfecter (16c.), or formed in English from dis- + infect. Related: Disinfected; disinfecting.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Then they rinse , disinfect and ozonize each bottle .
- 2. Disinfect air-conditioner and humidifier filters
- 3. Most importantly , clean and disinfect your contact lenses as directed once a day .
- 4. Another way to disinfect them is in a freshly made solution of chlorine bleach .
- 5. Next , the soggy substance is boiled for a couple of hours to disinfect it .