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dis·in·fect
 disinfect
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- pronunciation:
- dIs
ihn
fekt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
disinfects, disinfecting, disinfected |
| definition: |
to clean in order to kill or remove germs.
He disinfected the cut on his arm.
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| related words: |
cleanse, dress, purify |
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| derivation: |
disinfection (n.) |
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