disinfection

American  

[dis-in-fek-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of cleansing or purifying a room, wound, item of clothing, etc., of germs that cause disease.

   After disinfection is complete, the treated water is reintroduced back into the river to support aquatic life, recreation, and downstream drinking water supplies.

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Etymology

Origin of disinfection

disinfect + -ion

Example Sentences

During the Covid pandemic, Putin imposed elaborate quarantine protocols, including disinfection tunnels and lengthy isolation requirements for visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

That would include providing medical attention, analysis and disinfection.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The WHO says passengers are being asked to isolate in their cabins while disinfection and other measures are being taken.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The WHO says passengers are being asked to stay in their cabins while disinfection and other measures are being taken.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Slight epistaxis indicates the possibility of rapid absorption through the blood-vessels; but here, too, the final result depends on whether the disinfection be equally rapid and thorough.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Related Words

• purification
• sanitation
• sterilization
• washing