disinfection

CEFRB1

/dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/

noun

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noun
The process of killing harmful germs on surfaces.
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noun
Extra detail
Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.

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Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

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The hospital emphasized proper disinfection procedures.
In brief, after application of the speculum and disinfection of the cervix, the hysterovideoscope was introduced intracervically.
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.

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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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From dis- + infection.