disinfect

verb
UK: /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/
US: /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/

  1. To clean something to kill germs and bacteria.

    1. I need to disinfect the kitchen counter after cutting meat.
    2. It's important to disinfect surfaces regularly to prevent the spread of illness.

  2. To rid of infection by destroying or inactivating harmful microorganisms.

    1. Doctors disinfect their hands before any surgery.
    2. The hospital staff carefully disinfect the operating room after each procedure to prevent infections.

Synonyms

sterilize sanitize clean purify
disinfect noun

  1. A substance used to disinfect something.

    1. Use a disinfectant to clean the bathroom.
    2. Bleach is a strong disinfectant commonly used in households for cleaning purposes.
disinfect adjective

  1. Having the properties of a substance that can kill germs and bacteria.

    1. We need to use disinfectant wipes to clean the table.
    2. The disinfectant spray is effective at killing most common household germs and viruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disinfect" in English means: To clean something to kill germs and bacteria., To rid of infection by destroying or inactivating harmful microorganisms..

The phonetic transcription of "disinfect" is /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/ in British English and /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disinfect": sterilize, sanitize, clean, purify.

Example usage of "disinfect": "I need to disinfect the kitchen counter after cutting meat.". More examples on the page.