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- [dis-in-fekt]
- /ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt/
- /dɪsɪnˈfekʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-in-fekt]
- /ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛkt/
Definitions of disinfection word
- verb with object disinfection to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in. 1
- noun disinfection Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms. 1
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Origin of disinfection
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 Disinfection
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disinfection 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.
disinfection usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disinfection
noun disinfection
- distillation — the volatilization or evaporation and subsequent condensation of a liquid, as when water is boiled in a retort and the steam is condensed in a cool receiver.
- regeneration — act of regenerating; state of being regenerated.
- purgation — the act of purging.
- absolution — If someone is given absolution, they are forgiven for something wrong that they have done.
- atonement — If you do something as an atonement for doing something wrong, you do it to show that you are sorry.
Antonyms for disinfection
noun disinfection
- adulteration — an adulterating or being adulterated
- pollution — the act of polluting or the state of being polluted.
- corruption — Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authority or power.
- filth — offensive or disgusting dirt or refuse; foul matter: the filth dumped into our rivers.
- grimy — covered with grime; dirty: I shook his grimy hand.
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