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disinfect

[dis-in-fekt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt /


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You never know when you might need to patch up a cut, disinfect a wound, or even help an injured traveler on the side of the road.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

Workers will then disinfect the repaired section with chlorine, test the water quality, then dechlorinate the water and discharge it into a storm drain.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Officers involved in these tasks disinfect their vehicles and shoes after patrolling high-risk areas.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2026

Greater transparency and clarity are urgently needed to disinfect the greenwashing fraud of many ESG initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 16, 2026

"Peroxide is a very powerful chemical. It's what they put down the lavatory to disinfect the pan only they give it another name."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

He said Foxconn has begun requiring face masks and disinfects the workplace daily but work continues normally.

From Seattle Times Oct. 31, 2022

She said she still diligently disinfects the bike before each ride, “like it’s 2020.”

From Washington Times Jul. 2, 2022

Young kids are often eye-level with items on counters and under kitchen and bathroom sinks, so keep cleaning supplies, disinfects and hand sanitizers where children can’t reach them or see them.

From Fox News Sep. 16, 2021

A worker disinfects a work bench with a bleach mixture at the end of a shift at Green Circuits during the COVID-19 outbreak in San Jose, California, U.S.,

From Reuters May 21, 2021

With normal digestion, however, these ferment bodies do not develop to any appreciable extent, as the digestive tract disinfects itself.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Harry Snyder

Oceanwide’s Hondius will be cleaned and disinfected in the Netherlands, with crew and staff quarantining, but the company hasn’t planned future sailing cancellations.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 2026

The MV Hondius left the island of Tenerife with a skeleton crew on Monday and will be disinfected upon arrival in the Netherlands on Sunday.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

Passengers are being asked to remain in their cabins while the ship is disinfected and personal protective equipment is handed out.

From MarketWatch May 5, 2026

Bowls, toys, refrigerators, countertops and other pet products that came into contact with the food should also be thoroughly disinfected.

From Salon Sep. 26, 2024

He said that the instruments, tubing, and solutions used to wash out Garfield's wound each day were disinfected as Lister recommended.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

The advert has sparked heated discussions across Chinese social media platforms over the last few days, with many people angered by its attempts to compare a person's "purity" with the disinfecting abilities of Dettol products.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

The MV Hondius, the ship where the outbreak occurred, will undergo cleaning and disinfecting after it arrives in the Netherlands Monday, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 2026

They included several types of phthalates, chemicals used to make plastics flexible; chloroform, a toxic byproduct from disinfecting water with chlorine; and toluene, a hazardous substance found in vehicle exhaust.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 11, 2024

“We've also started frequently washing hands, disinfecting surfaces and avoiding crowded indoor places.”

From Salon Sep. 8, 2024

Into each Sunbeam frying pan they dropped a handful of disinfecting crystals.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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