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disinfect

[dis-in-fekt] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt /


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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

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

At a nearby table, other students carefully dismantle warped albums or disinfect and clean faded photographs, which are then hung to dry.

From Barron's Oct. 23, 2025

"They were supposed to disinfect in here weeks ago. Don't worry. The bedbugs are itchy, but you get used to it."

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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

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

He disinfects them, goes and gets in the car, and a couple of hours later your car’s back.

From The Verge Dec. 15, 2020

So they go away and believe in the Sahib's magic, just as they believe his magic turns out the cholera devil when he pulls their tiles down and disinfects their houses.

From From Edinburgh to India & Burmah by Burn Murdoch, W. G. (William Gordon)

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

However, it is unclear in this case if the hotpot in question was thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before it was used by the next customer.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2025

The halls smelled stuffy but clean, like they’d just been disinfected.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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

Haidilao has apologised to customers, saying it has replaced all hotpot equipment and dining utensils, as well as disinfecting other crockery and utensils.

From BBC Mar. 13, 2025

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

From Salon Sep. 8, 2024

Officials responded by disinfecting and pressure washing the unit, as well as contracting with a pest control agency to set out traps.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 22, 2024

After scientists tested disinfecting methods, they found that carbolic acid wasn't the best way to kill germs, especially in the concentrations generally used.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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