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

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disinfection

The ship returned to San Francisco on Thursday and was undergoing cleaning and disinfection before departing for its next voyage in the afternoon, according to the spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

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

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

A disinfection problem at Pembury Water Treatment Works had caused the failure but there was no evidence supply became infected, said South East Water.

From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025

All considerations as regards soil, culture, drainage, sick and dead stock, cremation, burial, disinfection, etc. have a most important if only a secondary bearing on the protection of man.

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