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
“We’re going to expose the system. We’re going into every dark corner of L.A. politics and disinfecting the city with our light,” he said to a crowd of hundreds, many of whom cheered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
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
“I've embraced a few straightforward yet effective habits, like disinfecting surfaces and maintaining distance in crowded areas.”
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024
“Good idea. Knowing my mother, she’s probably disinfecting the bottoms of all my shoes right about now.”
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
