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disinfection

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




NOUN
sanitation
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Cyclospora is resistant to chemical disinfection, and using these products could introduce other hazards.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The ship returned to San Francisco on Thursday and was undergoing cleaning and disinfection before departing for its next voyage in the afternoon, according to the spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

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

That would include providing medical attention, analysis and disinfection.

From BBC May 5, 2026

In its Bulletin No. 10, of September 6, 1879, the following instructions for disinfection were published: Deodorizers, or substances which destroy smells, are not necessarily disinfectants, and disinfectants do not necessarily have an odor.

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




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