disinfect
verb (used with object)
to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
is disinfecting
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present progressiveof disinfect (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Cleaning: JetBlue says it is disinfecting tray tables and lavatories before every flight.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2020
She threatens to sue the store, demands to speak to the manager and, for good measure, films an employee who is disinfecting shopping carts, in a clear attempt to intimidate him.
From Salon ● May 18, 2020
