disinfect
verb (used with object)
to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
disinfector
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a word derived from
disinfect.
Example Sentences
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The car is divided into several compartments, in which the infected articles are placed; when thus loaded it is run into the disinfector.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow
The hands should receive careful attention, as otherwise the disinfector may carry infection to his home.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow
The portable apparatus, as shown, for heating with gas, or even spirits of wine, can also be heated with a similar steam and hot air apparatus as the stationary disinfector.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 611, September 17, 1887 by Various
The portable disinfector is constructed to disinfect two complete suits of clothes or one mattress.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 611, September 17, 1887 by Various
Openings into chimneys, ventilators, transoms, and the like must not be overlooked by the disinfector.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow
