disinfection
Example Sentences
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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
During the Covid pandemic, Putin imposed elaborate quarantine protocols, including disinfection tunnels and lengthy isolation requirements for visitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 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
In these the blood-vessels appear to be very vulnerable, superficial, and apt to absorb; these are also the most dangerous cases, and require the greatest attention and care, and also prompt disinfection.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various