disinfecting
verb (present participle)UK /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tɪŋ/
US /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tɪŋ/
Cleaning something to kill the tiny germs on it.
She is disinfecting the kitchen counter after cooking.
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2. Making something free of infection-causing germs, especially in medical settings.
The nurse is disinfecting the instruments before the operation.
3. Removing harmful bacteria from a surface using special chemicals.
Disinfecting the bathroom helps stop sickness from spreading.
4. The act of killing germs on objects or in places.
Regular disinfecting of toys keeps the daycare safe.