disinfect
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Verb — To clean something thoroughly enough to kill the germs on it.
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How to use disinfect
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Etymology
From dis- ("undo") plus infect, echoing the French désinfecter — literally "to remove infection from."
Full origin of disinfect →Frequently asked questions
What does “disinfect” mean?
The word “disinfect” means to clean something thoroughly enough to kill the germs on it. In plain terms, to kill germs on a surface or object using a cleaning product.
How do you pronounce “disinfect”?
“Disinfect” is pronounced dihs-ihn-FEHKT (/dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “disinfect” in a sentence?
Here is “disinfect” used in a sentence: “Nurses disinfect the equipment between patients.”
What part of speech is “disinfect”?
“Disinfect” is a verb.
Where does the word “disinfect” come from?
The word “disinfect” comes from French. From dis- ("undo") plus infect, echoing the French désinfecter — literally "to remove infection from.".