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disinfect

[dis-in-fekt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt /


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Ranchers have to remove eggs and larvae and disinfect and treat wounds, infected ears or mucus membranes.

From MarketWatch Jun. 10, 2026

Greater transparency and clarity are urgently needed to disinfect the greenwashing fraud of many ESG initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 16, 2026

At a nearby table, other students carefully dismantle warped albums or disinfect and clean faded photographs, which are then hung to dry.

From Barron's Oct. 23, 2025

The relevant text simply says that nothing must be done to disinfect or alter the mineral make-up of the water.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2025

I try to avoid public restrooms except in emergencies, but if I do need to go, I disinfect the toilet seat.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

Back in his studio he disinfects and washes his findings before cutting them up and pasting them on a board to create a face on each one.

From Reuters Feb. 3, 2023

He said Foxconn has begun requiring face masks and disinfects the workplace daily but work continues normally.

From Seattle Times Oct. 31, 2022

Young kids are often eye-level with items on counters and under kitchen and bathroom sinks, so keep cleaning supplies, disinfects and hand sanitizers where children can’t reach them or see them.

From Fox News Sep. 16, 2021

When they stand up, someone immediately disinfects the seat and touch-screen pad with bleach wipes.

From Washington Times Feb. 9, 2021

Exposure to sun and air purifies and disinfects better than lime or chemicals.

From Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865 by Joseph Warren Keifer

Oceanwide’s Hondius will be cleaned and disinfected in the Netherlands, with crew and staff quarantining, but the company hasn’t planned future sailing cancellations.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 2026

The MV Hondius left the island of Tenerife with a skeleton crew on Monday and will be disinfected upon arrival in the Netherlands on Sunday.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

Passengers are being asked to remain in their cabins while the ship is disinfected and personal protective equipment is handed out.

From MarketWatch May 5, 2026

However, it is unclear in this case if the hotpot in question was thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before it was used by the next customer.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2025

I know what this change of uniform means; every so often I had been told in the other camp that my clothes would be laundered, disinfected and returned to me.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

The MV Hondius, the ship where the outbreak occurred, will undergo cleaning and disinfecting after it arrives in the Netherlands Monday, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 2026

Haidilao has apologised to customers, saying it has replaced all hotpot equipment and dining utensils, as well as disinfecting other crockery and utensils.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2025

“We've also started frequently washing hands, disinfecting surfaces and avoiding crowded indoor places.”

From Salon Sep. 8, 2024

Officials responded by disinfecting and pressure washing the unit, as well as contracting with a pest control agency to set out traps.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 22, 2024

After scientists tested disinfecting methods, they found that carbolic acid wasn't the best way to kill germs, especially in the concentrations generally used.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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