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disinfect

/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfectverb

disinfected

Past Simple

disinfected

Past Participle

disinfecting

Gerund

/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

Translations

You should disinfect the wound to prevent infection.

Вы должны дезинфицировать рану, чтобы предотвратить инфекцию.

Definitions

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.

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Antonyms

disinfectpast participle

Definitions

Free from harmful microorganisms after having been disinfected.

All surgical instruments must be disinfected before use.

disinfectgerund / present participle

Definitions

Serving to disinfect; possessing disinfectant properties.

She wiped the counter with a disinfecting solution.