dis
in
fect
Third Person
disinfects
Present Participle
disinfecting
Past Tense
disinfected
Past Participle
disinfected
1
to destroy bacteria, virus, etc. by cleaning with a special substance
transitive
- She disinfects kitchen countertops with bleach to ensure they are germ-free.
- After someone in the household is sick, they disinfect commonly touched surfaces like doorknobs and light switches.
- The daycare center disinfects toys regularly to keep the children healthy.
- It's important to disinfect cutting boards after using them to prepare raw meat.
- During flu season, many people disinfect their phones and keyboards to reduce the risk of illness.
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