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

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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

After docking, the ship will undergo thorough cleaning and disinfection procedures, according to the operator.

From Barron's ● May 18, 2026

Here, biosecurity measures such as disinfection points at farm entrances designed to prevent the spread of the virus as well as roadblocks and restrictions on the movement of cattle, have not always worked.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

A detailed description of the disinfection in diphtheria is given in the chapter on Infectious Diseases in Schools.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by Austin ?Malley

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