disinfection

🇺🇸 /ˌdɪsɪnˈfekʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdɪsɪnˈfekʃn/
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noun
R

The process of using chemicals to kill germs and make something clean and safe.

Doctors use disinfection to clean medical tools before surgery.

R

The process of using software to remove harmful computer viruses.

It's important to perform disinfection on your computer to protect your data.

translation

n. The process of using chemicals to kill germs and make something clean and safe.; The process of using software to remove harmful computer viruses.

Word Forms

Plural disinfections