Disinfection Meaning
/dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounTreatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.
Sentence Examples
Disinfection of the wound was necessary.
The hospital emphasized proper disinfection procedures.
Regular disinfection of surfaces is essential to prevent infection.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Proper ____ of the surface prevents the spread of viruses.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ of the wound was necessary.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des-bor. ▲ Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English infection English disinfection From dis- + infection.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Recent activity in the field of blood product disinfection has been based on a photovirucidal approach, with the requirement that the other microbial branches are also susceptible."
— 2003, M Wainwright, “Local treatment of viral disease using photodynamic therapy”, in International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents:
"In brief, after application of the speculum and disinfection of the cervix, the hysterovideoscope was introduced intracervically."
— 2015 December 12, “Factors Influencing the Recurrence Potential of Benign Endometrial Polyps after Hysteroscopic Polypectomy”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
"Whether full-room disinfections are necessary is not always clear."
— 2020 March 27, Michael Schulson & Undark, “Deep Cleaners Have Their Day in a Nation Paralyzed by a Pathogen”, in Scientific American:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Proper ____ of the surface prevents the spread of viruses.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ of the wound was necessary.