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

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

She said disinfection was taking place on the ship and those with symptoms or caring for patients were wearing full personal protective equipment.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The WHO says passengers are being asked to stay in their cabins while disinfection and other measures are being taken.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

He added the treatment works were "performing much better" over the last 24 hours, and the boiled water notice was implemented as a "precautionary step" while disinfection of water takes place.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

The product is used to bleach sugar, as well as for construction and disinfection purposes.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various

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