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disinfectant

[dis-in-fek-tuhnt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk tənt /




NOUN
chlorine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
NOUN
cleaner
Synonyms






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The Lysol disinfectant maker’s sales grew 5% on a like-for-like basis on year, Reckitt Benckiser said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

At 7:00 am, relatives brought packages: deodorant, toothpaste, soap and shampoo in labeled plastic bags, plus disinfectant and bleach -- provisions essential for maintaining hygiene in the latrines of tiny cells.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

“Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and it’s time to shine a light on puppy mills,” Newsom said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Mr Inch said the water was contaminated so they washed with a disinfectant and were concerned about becoming unwell.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

The Captain had put chairs on top of tables and was beginning to mop the floor with hot water and disinfectant.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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