disinfect
verb (used with object)
to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
have disinfected
-
present perfectof disinfect.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“We have disinfected the buildings with a chlorine solution as is recommended for hygiene reasons but it’s crazy to say that we’ve contaminated the classrooms.”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 19, 2015
"We have disinfected the buildings with a chlorine solution as is recommended for hygiene reasons but it's crazy to say that we've contaminated the classrooms."
From US News ● Jan. 19, 2015
You could not easily have disinfected any dog which he had been allowed to handle.
From Behind the Bungalow by Edward Hamilton Aitken
