Disinfects

verb

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of disinfect form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

boil chlorinate clean cleanse decontaminate delouse

Example

"The ultraviolet light disinfects wastewater so completely that bacteria and other harmful microorganisms cannot grow."

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