redisinfect

English

Etymology

re- + disinfect. Attested since the 19th century.

Verb

redisinfect (third-person singular simple present redisinfects, present participle redisinfecting, simple past and past participle redisinfected)

  1. To disinfect again.
    • 1895, Annals of Surgery, volume 22, page 469:
      In this case we must employ two surgeons, or else the single one must thoroughly redisinfect his hands and arms in the manner already described before opening the abdomen.

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