disinfectant
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"We have nothing to hide. We have called for the full release of these files repeatedly. We think sunlight is the best disinfectant."
From BBC • Feb. 16, 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
Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound that has a range of applications, including as a disinfectant and deodorizer.
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025
The room was chilly because of the conservation regime and smelled of disinfectant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
As he cleaned the wound and applied disinfectant, I struggled to find the words to dismiss how I felt about him.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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