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disinfectant

[dis-in-fek-tuhnt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk tənt /




NOUN
chlorine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
NOUN
cleaner
Synonyms






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Reckitt Benckiser RKT -1.31%decrease; red down pointing triangle booked higher revenue last year, with the Lysol disinfectant maker’s sales boosted by progress in emerging markets as it continues efforts to engineer a turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

At 7:00 am, relatives brought packages: deodorant, toothpaste, soap and shampoo in labeled plastic bags, plus disinfectant and bleach -- provisions essential for maintaining hygiene in the latrines of tiny cells.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Extra municipal workers armed with disinfectant sprays have been deployed to carry out an urban "spring clean" in public areas across the city, while additional rubbish collections are being arranged.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

Boiling, freezing, adding chlorine or other disinfectant or letting water stand will not make it safe.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

He would get out the first aid kit and put some disinfectant on Abby’s scrapes, and on his own scratched arms and legs.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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