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- [dis-in-fekt]
- /ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt/
- /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-in-fekt]
- /ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt/
Definitions of disinfect word
- verb with object disinfect to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in. 1
- noun disinfect Clean (something) with a disinfectant in order to destroy bacteria. 1
- transitive verb disinfect cleanse of germs 1
- verb disinfect If you disinfect something, you clean it using a substance that kills germs. 0
- verb disinfect to rid of microorganisms potentially harmful to man, esp by chemical means 0
- verb transitive disinfect to destroy the harmful bacteria, viruses, etc. in or on; sterilize 0
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Origin of disinfect
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Middle French desinfecter, equivalent to des- dis-1 + infecter to infect
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Parts of speech for Disinfect
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disinfect popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
disinfect usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disinfect
verb disinfect
- sterilize — to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid.
- decontaminate — To decontaminate something means to remove all germs or dangerous substances from it.
- cleanse — To cleanse a place, person, or organization of something dirty, unpleasant, or evil means to make them free from it.
- sanitize — to free from dirt, germs, etc., as by cleaning or sterilizing.
- purify — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
Antonyms for disinfect
verb disinfect
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
- pollute — to make foul or unclean, especially with harmful chemical or waste products; dirty: to pollute the air with smoke.
- contaminate — If something is contaminated by dirt, chemicals, or radiation, they make it dirty or harmful.
- infect — to affect or contaminate (a person, organ, wound, etc.) with disease-producing germs.
Top questions with disinfect
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