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disinfectant

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




NOUN
chlorine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
NOUN
cleaner
Synonyms






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Reckitt Benckiser RKT -1.31%decrease; red down pointing triangle booked higher revenue last year, with the Lysol disinfectant maker’s sales boosted by progress in emerging markets as it continues efforts to engineer a turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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

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

From BBC • May 26, 2025

Boiling, freezing, adding chlorine or other disinfectant or letting water stand will not make it safe.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

The smell of disinfectant had lingered in the hallway.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea