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disinfected

/dɪsɪnˈfɛktɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does disinfected mean?

verb

To disinfect something means to make it free from germs or other microorganisms, typically by using a disinfectant. Disinfected can also be used as a past participle of the verb disinfect.

Example

"The hospital staff made sure to disinfect all the surfaces after the outbreak."

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