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disinfection

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




NOUN
sanitation
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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

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

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

Here, biosecurity measures such as disinfection points at farm entrances designed to prevent the spread of the virus as well as roadblocks and restrictions on the movement of cattle, have not always worked.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The people should be taught the necessity of isolation and disinfection; they should be warned against patent disinfectants, and told to ask competent physicians to advise them in disinfection.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin




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