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disinfect

[dis-in-fekt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt /


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Why distribute and disinfect pagers when customers already had phones in their pockets?

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

One feature quickly stood out: many of the products people use to clean and disinfect indoor spaces contain strong fragrances.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 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

Officials also said they were requiring buildings to fully clean and disinfect their cooling towers after one positive test result, instead of waiting for additional testing to confirm the presence of the bacteria.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

I try to avoid public restrooms except in emergencies, but if I do need to go, I disinfect the toilet seat.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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

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

As the ozone is developed, it disinfects the surrounding air without producing cough.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 717, September 28, 1889 by Various

Each boat considered at risk is disinfected by teams who wear whole face masks and boots.

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

They go back to the hospital, their path disinfected as they retreat.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

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

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

His leg was throbbing and he pulled away the dressing and disinfected the wound and looked at it.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

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

If the contaminated food product came into contact with your fridge or counter tops, the FDA recommends cleaning and disinfecting those areas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025

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

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024

“Ponya seeds are anti-inflammatory, disinfecting, and, incidentally, an excellent source of protein. Here.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray


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