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disinfection

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




NOUN
sanitation
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These products are routinely applied in homes and workplaces for surface cleaning and disinfection to reduce the presence of viruses and bacteria.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

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

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

From Barron's ● May 18, 2026

"At any rate," observed Gronski, "a certain ventilation of torpid conditions is taking place, and since you compared yourself to a microbe, by the same token, you admit that these are times for disinfection."

From Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland by Henryk Sienkiewicz


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