disinfectant

Example Sentences

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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

The room was chilly because of the conservation regime and smelled of disinfectant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

In addition, customers who have a water dispenser on their refrigerator should flush the device or five minutes; make and discard three batches of ice cubes and clean the ice bin with a disinfectant.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

Mr Inch said the water was contaminated so they washed with a disinfectant and were concerned about becoming unwell.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

Still it brought to mind a lack in my supplies: I had no bandage, no disinfectant of any kind.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien