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disinfect

[dis-in-fekt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt /


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The workers must then disinfect the pipe with chlorine and test the water’s quality for safety.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Garry now starts work at 7am every day to disinfect floors, surfaces and chairs.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Ranchers have to remove eggs and larvae and disinfect and treat wounds, infected ears or mucus membranes.

From MarketWatch Jun. 10, 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

“For instance, did you know that the ancient Romans used bottles of urine as a refreshing oral rinse? They thought the ammonia in urine would disinfect mouths and whiten teeth.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

Lewis also notes that hydrogen peroxide “eliminates urine odors and disinfects the base of toilets and around the bowl.”

From Seattle Times Feb. 16, 2024

Back in his studio he disinfects and washes his findings before cutting them up and pasting them on a board to create a face on each one.

From Reuters Feb. 3, 2023

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

The same attendant should not care for both lots unless he disinfects himself thoroughly after each visit to the infected hogs.

From Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry by Pratt Food Co.

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

I know what this change of uniform means; every so often I had been told in the other camp that my clothes would be laundered, disinfected and returned to me.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

With the replacement pipe in place, workers transitioned to slowly refilling the pipe to restore pressure, disinfecting the water line with chlorine and checking for any leaks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

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

“I've embraced a few straightforward yet effective habits, like disinfecting surfaces and maintaining distance in crowded areas.”

From Salon Sep. 8, 2024

When he was done disinfecting his hands, he pulled a bottle out of his backpack and swallowed a couple of vitamins.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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