disinfect
verb (used with object)
to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
disinfecting
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present participleof disinfect.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The MV Hondius, the ship where the outbreak occurred, will undergo cleaning and disinfecting after it arrives in the Netherlands Monday, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
If the contaminated food product came into contact with your fridge or counter tops, the FDA recommends cleaning and disinfecting those areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
Haidilao has apologised to customers, saying it has replaced all hotpot equipment and dining utensils, as well as disinfecting other crockery and utensils.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2025
“We've also started frequently washing hands, disinfecting surfaces and avoiding crowded indoor places.”
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024
After scientists tested disinfecting methods, they found that carbolic acid wasn't the best way to kill germs, especially in the concentrations generally used.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
