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disinfect

verb

Pronunciation: ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt

Clean something using chemicals to destroy bacteria or other harmful microorganisms.

You should disinfect your hands after touching surfaces in public areas.
The hospital staff must disinfect all surgical instruments between every operation.
We used a strong bleach solution to disinfect the floor after the flood.

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