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disinfect definition

dis·in·fect (dis′in fekt′)

transitive verb

to destroy the harmful bacteria, viruses, etc. in or on; sterilize

Etymology: Fr désinfecter: see dis- & infect

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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