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disinfection

[dis-in-fek-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /
NOUN
cleaning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
purification sanitation sterilization washing
STRONG
ablution antisepsis brushing catharsis deodorizing dusting prophylaxis purgation purge scouring scrubbing shampooing sweeping tidying
NOUN
cleanliness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
freshness purity sanitation
STRONG
asepsis immaculateness nattiness neatness spotlessness spruceness sterility tidiness trimness
Antonyms
WEAK
dirtiness filth griminess
NOUN
lustration
Synonyms
WEAK
ablution absolution atonement baptism bathing catharsis depuration distillation expiation expurgation forgiveness grace lavation laving purgation purge purifying rarefaction rebirth redemption refinement regeneration salvation sanctification washing
NOUN
purification
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distillation
STRONG
ablution absolution atonement baptism bathing catharsis expiation expurgation forgiveness grace lavation purgation purge rarefaction rebirth redemption refinement regeneration salvation sanctification washing
WEAK
depuration laving lustration purifying
Antonyms
STRONG
dirtying
WEAK
adulteration corruption pollution
NOUN
sanitation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cleanliness hygiene
STRONG
asepsis hygienics
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dirtiness filth

Example Sentences

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A disinfection problem at Pembury Water Treatment Works had caused the failure but there was no evidence supply became infected, said South East Water.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

It also notes that garlic extract has been explored in areas such as denture stomatitis, dentinal tubule disinfection, and intracanal medication.

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

They also replaced all hotpot equipment and said they had conducted cleaning and disinfection works.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

THM4 was the most abundant, and additionally, various unregulated disinfection byproducts were produced.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

Fetid, putrid discharges are unfavorable, but in no wise fatal; conscientious disinfection accomplishes a great deal.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various