disinfection

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After docking, the ship will undergo thorough cleaning and disinfection procedures, according to the operator.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

They would also conduct a "full disinfection of the ship and... assess the risk of the passengers."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

She said disinfection was taking place on the ship and those with symptoms or caring for patients were wearing full personal protective equipment.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

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

By "disinfection" is meant the destruction of the specific causes of disease, and more especially of the infectious or spreading diseases.

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