disinfect

Meanings

• verb

  The act of using chemicals, heat, or other methods to kill germs and viruses on surfaces or in water.

  - "After handling raw meat, it's important to disinfect your cutting board to prevent cross-contamination."
  - "The hospital disinfected all surfaces to prevent the spread of infections."

• noun

  A substance or solution used to disinfect.

  - "Use a disinfectant solution to clean the countertops."
  - "The disinfectant killed the bacteria on the surface."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disinfect
defect , reflect , perfect

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Variants

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disinfect , disinfected , disinfecting , disinfects

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Etymology

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The word 'disinfect' comes from the Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'infectare' meaning 'to infect'. Disinfecting separates germs from the surface or water, preventing infection.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of disinfection dates back to ancient Egypt, where they used salt to preserve mummies and prevent decay.

2. The invention of the first practical disinfectant, chlorine, revolutionized public health and saved countless lives.

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Related Concepts

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1. sterilization: A process that goes beyond disinfection by eliminating all forms of microbial life, including spores.

2. antiseptic: A substance used to prevent infection by destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.

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Culture

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Disinfecting has been used extensively in medical and public health settings to prevent the spread of infections. It is also used in households to keep surfaces clean and prevent the spread of illness.

How to Memorize "disinfect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lab technician in a sterile environment using a disinfectant solution to clean a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disinfect' with 'clean' and 'germ-free'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dis-infect' stands for 'Dis-' (apart) and 'infect' (to prevent infection).

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