disinfect

English

Etymology

From Middle French desinfecter.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/
  • Rhymes: -ɛkt

Verb

disinfect (third-person singular simple present disinfects, present participle disinfecting, simple past and past participle disinfected)

  1. To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.

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