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disinfect

DEFINITIONS OF: disinfect

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v destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing

“disinfect a wound”
Antonyms:
infect, taint
contaminate with a disease or microorganism
Types:
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sterilise, sterilize
make free from bacteria
antisepticize
disinfect with an antiseptic
chlorinate
disinfect with chlorine
autoclave
subject to the action of an autoclave
Type of:
clean, make clean
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
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