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disinfection

[dis-in-fek-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /




NOUN
sanitation
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Cyclospora is resistant to chemical disinfection, and using these products could introduce other hazards.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The ship returned to San Francisco on Thursday and was undergoing cleaning and disinfection before departing for its next voyage in the afternoon, according to the spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

They would also conduct a "full disinfection of the ship and... assess the risk of the passengers."

From Barron's May 5, 2026

Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai has been temporarily closed for two weeks as officials carry out disinfection work.

From BBC Feb. 23, 2026

The usual precautions as to disinfection and purification of the room, bedding, and utensils used by patients should be observed, as in other infectious diseases.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various




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