Disinfecting

verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of disinfect form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

boil chlorinate clean cleanse decontaminate delouse

Example

"Handwashing (include the wrists and lower arms, health officials say) and disinfecting are key to preventing the virus from spreading."

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