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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.

Etymology

Origin of disinfection

disinfect + -ion

Example Sentences

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Dafydd Jarrett, from NFU Cymru, said the impact of avian flu could be "devastating" on businesses, with whole flocks having to be culled, followed by a rigorous disinfection process that could take a year.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in improving the efficiency of an electrochemical reaction that produces hydrogen peroxide -- a vital chemical for industrial applications such as disinfection, bleaching, and sewage treatment.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2024

While authorities said the health of the remaining 78 mammals in the zoo was "normal", the mammals section has been closed since 14 October for disinfection and cleaning.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2024

The result: excess exposure to toxic lead, bacteria and a disinfection byproduct in Flint’s drinking water.

From Salon • May 8, 2024

In any case the less there is in the room the easier the disinfection will be.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin

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