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disinfection

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[dis-in-fek-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of cleansing or purifying a room, wound, item of clothing, etc., of germs that cause disease.

    After disinfection is complete, the treated water is reintroduced back into the river to support aquatic life, recreation, and downstream drinking water supplies.

Etymology

Origin of disinfection

disinfect + -ion

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