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disinfectant

[dis-in-fek-tuhnt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk tənt /




NOUN
chlorine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
NOUN
cleaner
Synonyms






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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

“Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and it’s time to shine a light on puppy mills,” Newsom said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

“Yes, sir,” I said, tossing the disinfectant wipe out of the window.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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