disinfecting

UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪŋ/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪŋ/

Translations

disinfectingnoun
disinfectings
pl
Routine disinfecting of the countertops prevents cross-contamination.
La désinfection régulière des plans de travail prévient la contamination croisée.
disinfectinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɛk.tɪŋ/
US
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɛk.tɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe substances or actions that disinfect.
The disinfecting spray was used on all surfaces to ensure the area was free of germs.
Le spray désinfectant a été utilisé sur toutes les surfaces pour s’assurer que la zone était exempte de germes.
disinfectverb

disinfecting

Gerund

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.
disinfectgerund / present participle

disinfecting

Used attributively to denote an agent or substance that disinfects.
désinfectantAdjectif ; s’accorde en genre et en nombre selon le nom.
She wiped the counter with a disinfecting solution.
Elle a essuyé le comptoir avec une solution désinfectante.

Definitions

disinfectingnoun
The act or process of cleaning something to destroy bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens.
Routine disinfecting of the countertops prevents cross-contamination.
disinfectinggerund / present participle
Having the property or effect of cleaning something to destroy bacteria or viruses.
The disinfecting spray was used on all surfaces to ensure the area was free of germs.
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.
disinfectgerund / present participle
Serving to disinfect; possessing disinfectant properties.
She wiped the counter with a disinfecting solution.