disinfection

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.

Pronunciation

/dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-disinfection.wav

Word forms

disinfection disinfections

Etymology

From dis- + infection.

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