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Disinfect

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.

    "An on-board cleaner passes through, disinfecting every grabrail and handhold as they pass."

  2. 2
    destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing wordnet

Etymology

From English dis- + infect, from Middle French desinfecter.

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