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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

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

From Barron's May 18, 2026

It will sail to Rotterdam in the Netherlands where it will undergo disinfection, the WHO said.

From BBC May 10, 2026

A detailed description of the disinfection in diphtheria is given in the chapter on Infectious Diseases in Schools.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by Austin ?Malley




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