Meaning of the word disinfect in English

What does disinfect mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

disinfect

US /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/
UK /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/

Verb

1.

to clean something using chemicals that kill bacteria and other very small living things that cause disease:

Example:
disinfect the restroom/a wound
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