disinfect |
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| 1. | [ verb ] destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing | |
| Examples: | "disinfect a wound" |
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| Related terms: | infect clean sterilize chlorinate antisepticize disinfection | |
| Similar spelling: |
disinfection disinfectant disinfest disinflation disinvest disinvolve |
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