Disinfection

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Purification from infectious matter; the destruction of the contagium or germs of infectious diseases.
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  • noun. The act of disinfecting; purification from infecting matter.
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  • noun. Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms
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  • noun. treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
    • Word Usage
    "If disinfection is not possible, let equipment dry completely for at least 48 hours."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    medical aid  medical care  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    chlorination  
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    advection  affection  circumspection  collection  complexion  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    /=  agro-industrial  atomization  centrifugation  chlorination  
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