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Disinfecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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disinfecting

 

[ dɪsɪnˈfɛktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cleaning process

The act of cleaning or sterilizing an object or area to remove harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.

Synonyms

decontaminating, sanitizing, sterilizing

Examples of usage

  • After the surgery, the medical staff spent hours disinfecting the operating room.
  • Make sure to disinfect your hands before eating to prevent the spread of germs.

Translations

Translations of the word "disinfecting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinfecção

🇮🇳 कीटाणुरहित करना

🇩🇪 Desinfektion

🇮🇩 desinfeksi

🇺🇦 дезінфекція

🇵🇱 dezynfekcja

🇯🇵 消毒 (shōdoku)

🇫🇷 désinfection

🇪🇸 desinfección

🇹🇷 dezenfekte etme

🇰🇷 소독 (sodok)

🇸🇦 تطهير (tat-heer)

🇨🇿 dezinfekce

🇸🇰 dezinfekcia

🇨🇳 消毒 (xiāodú)

🇸🇮 razkuževanje

🇮🇸 sótthreinsun

🇰🇿 дезинфекция

🇬🇪 დეზინფექცია (dezinpeqsia)

🇦🇿 dezinfeksiya

🇲🇽 desinfección

Etymology

The word 'disinfect' originates from the Latin word 'disinfectus', which means 'cleaned'. The concept of disinfection has been around for centuries, with ancient civilizations using various methods such as boiling water, burning herbs, and exposure to sunlight to disinfect objects and living spaces. The modern understanding of disinfection, using chemicals and technology to kill harmful microorganisms, has evolved over time to become an essential practice in maintaining public health and preventing the spread of diseases.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,414, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.