disinfect
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/
verb
- To clean something using chemicals or other methods to kill germs and prevent infection.
- You should disinfect kitchen counters after preparing raw meat.
- During flu season, it's important to disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs.
- The nurse used alcohol to disinfect the wound before bandaging it.
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