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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

You never know when you might need to patch up a cut, disinfect a wound, or even help an injured traveler on the side of the road.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Officers involved in these tasks disinfect their vehicles and shoes after patrolling high-risk areas.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 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

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

He said Foxconn has begun requiring face masks and disinfects the workplace daily but work continues normally.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2022

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

Exposure to sun and air purifies and disinfects better than lime or chemicals.

From Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865 by Joseph Warren Keifer

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

The MV Hondius will then continue to the Netherlands, where the body and the person's belongings will be disinfected before being removed.

From BBC ● May 9, 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

The paramedic disinfected Ear’s wound and fed plasma into his arm to counteract the shock.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

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

“We've also started frequently washing hands, disinfecting surfaces and avoiding crowded indoor places.”

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024

Into each Sunbeam frying pan they dropped a handful of disinfecting crystals.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston


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