disinfect

dis·in·fect  (dsn-fkt)

tr.v. dis·in·fect·ed, dis·in·fect·ing, dis·in·fects

To cleanse so as to destroy or prevent the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms: disinfect a wound.

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disin·fection n.

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disinfect

Verb

to rid of harmful germs by cleaning with a chemical substance

disinfection n

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

disinfect - destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing; "disinfect a wound" sterilise, sterilize - make free from bacteria antisepticize - disinfect with an antiseptic; "The animals were antisepticized by the veterinarian before the operation" chlorinate - disinfect with chlorine; "chlorinate a pool" clean, make clean - make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from; "Clean the stove!"; "The dentist cleaned my teeth" infect, taint - contaminate with a disease or microorganism

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disinfect

verb sterilize, purify, decontaminate, clean, cleanse, fumigate, deodorize, sanitize << OPPOSITE contaminate

Translations

disinfect [dɪsɪnˈfɛkt] vt → desinfectar

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disinfect [dɪsɪnˈfɛkt] vt → désinfecter

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disinfect [dɪsɪnˈfɛkt] vt → desinfizieren

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disinfect [dɪsɪnˈfɛkt] vt → disinfettare