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Definitions

disinfection

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

NOUN

cleaning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

purification sanitation sterilization washing

STRONG

ablution antisepsis brushing catharsis deodorizing dusting prophylaxis purgation purge scouring scrubbing shampooing sweeping tidying

NOUN

cleanliness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

freshness purity sanitation

STRONG

asepsis immaculateness nattiness neatness spotlessness spruceness sterility tidiness trimness

Antonyms

WEAK

dirtiness filth griminess

NOUN

lustration

Synonyms

WEAK

ablution absolution atonement baptism bathing catharsis depuration distillation expiation expurgation forgiveness grace lavation laving purgation purge purifying rarefaction rebirth redemption refinement regeneration salvation sanctification washing

NOUN

purification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distillation

STRONG

ablution absolution atonement baptism bathing catharsis expiation expurgation forgiveness grace lavation purgation purge rarefaction rebirth redemption refinement regeneration salvation sanctification washing

WEAK

depuration laving lustration purifying

Antonyms

STRONG

dirtying

WEAK

adulteration corruption pollution

NOUN

sanitation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cleanliness hygiene

STRONG

asepsis hygienics

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dirtiness filth

Example Sentences

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During the Covid pandemic, Putin imposed elaborate quarantine protocols, including disinfection tunnels and lengthy isolation requirements for visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

They would also conduct a "full disinfection of the ship and... assess the risk of the passengers."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai has been temporarily closed for two weeks as officials carry out disinfection work.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

I should not feel confident as to the thorough disinfection by sulphurous acid of the hold of an infected ship unless the fumes had been applied for sixty hours.

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

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