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

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

That would include providing medical attention, analysis and disinfection.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Previous research has shown that MPs DOM can produce reactive oxygen species, influence the formation of disinfection byproducts, and alter how pollutants attach to particles in water.

From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025

In these the blood-vessels appear to be very vulnerable, superficial, and apt to absorb; these are also the most dangerous cases, and require the greatest attention and care, and also prompt disinfection.

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