Redisinfect

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb
  1. 1
    To disinfect again.

    "In this case we must employ two surgeons, or else the single one must thoroughly redisinfect his hands and arms in the manner already described before opening the abdomen."

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"In this case we must employ two surgeons, or else the single one must thoroughly redisinfect his hands and arms in the manner already described before opening the abdomen."

Etymology

From re- + disinfect. Attested since the 19th century.

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