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disinfect

[dis-in-fekt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt /


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Officials also said they were requiring buildings to fully clean and disinfect their cooling towers after one positive test result, instead of waiting for additional testing to confirm the presence of the bacteria.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

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

"Peroxide is a very powerful chemical. It's what they put down the lavatory to disinfect the pan only they give it another name."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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

Many of the pools’ pH levels didn’t meet recommended guidelines, which is worrying because pH affects how well chlorine disinfects.

From Seattle Times Jun. 20, 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

He disinfects them, goes and gets in the car, and a couple of hours later your car’s back.

From The Verge Dec. 15, 2020

Professor Ross has made the penetrating observation that "distance disinfects dividends"; it also weakens individual responsibility, particularly on the part of the very managers of large business, who should feel it most acutely.

From Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography by Theodore Roosevelt

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

Bowls, toys, refrigerators, countertops and other pet products that came into contact with the food should also be thoroughly disinfected.

From Salon Sep. 26, 2024

The object would be disinfected on its way through the tank.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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

“We’re going to expose the system. We’re going into every dark corner of L.A. politics and disinfecting the city with our light,” he said to a crowd of hundreds, many of whom cheered.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 7, 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

Officials recommended biosecurity measures such as disinfecting equipment and limiting visitors.

From Salon Dec. 24, 2024

“Ponya seeds are anti-inflammatory, disinfecting, and, incidentally, an excellent source of protein. Here.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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