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disinfected

UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪd/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪd/

Translations

disinfectedadjective
more disinfected
Comp.
most disinfected
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪd/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪd/
Only disinfected instruments may be used in the operating theater.
Seuls les instruments désinfectés peuvent être utilisés au bloc opératoire.
Synonyms
decontaminated
sterilized
sanitized
cleansed
purified
Antonyms
contaminated
infected
disinfectverb

disinfected

Past Simple

disinfected
Past Simple
disinfected
Past Participle
disinfecting
Gerund
UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
L’infirmière a désinfecté la plaie avant d’appliquer un bandage.
Additional translations
désinfecterInformatique.
Synonyms
sanitize
clean
decontaminate
purify
cleanse
sterilize
Antonyms
infect
contaminate
disinfectpast participle

disinfected

Used attributively to describe something that has been made free of harmful microorganisms.
désinfectéParticipe passé employé comme adjectif ; s’accorde en genre et en nombre selon le nom.
All surgical instruments must be disinfected before use.
Tous les instruments chirurgicaux doivent être désinfectés avant utilisation.
Synonyms
sanitized
sterilized
decontaminated
cleansed
purified
fumigated
disinfested

Definitions

disinfectedadjective
Cleaned with a disinfectant so that harmful microorganisms have been destroyed.
Only disinfected instruments may be used in the operating theater.
disinfectverb
To clean something using a chemical that kills bacteria and other microorganisms.
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
To rid a computer or device of viruses or malware.
The IT specialist disinfected the computer to ensure it was safe to use.
disinfectpast participle
Free from harmful microorganisms after having been disinfected.
All surgical instruments must be disinfected before use.
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