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disinfection

[dis-in-fek-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /




NOUN
sanitation
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Cyclospora is resistant to chemical disinfection, and using these products could introduce other hazards.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

In response, cruise staff increased cleaning and disinfection procedures, isolated ill passengers and crew members, and consulted with the CDC on sanitation procedures and reporting cases, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The WHO says passengers are being asked to isolate in their cabins while disinfection and other measures are being taken.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

Bacteria and viruses can survive inside amoebae, shielded from disinfection processes that would normally eliminate them.

From Science Daily Jan. 25, 2026

The remainder of the basement is used as a store for patients’ clothes, and a hot-air chamber is provided for purposes of disinfection.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various




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