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Disinfection

/dɪsɪˈnfɛkʃən/
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(noun) Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.

Disinfection of the wound was necessary.
The hospital emphasized proper disinfection procedures.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ of the wound was necessary.

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