Looking for the meaning of the word DISINFECTION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISINFECTION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Disinfection
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdɪs(ɪ)nˈfɛkʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, in order to destroy bacteria
Short Definition:process of cleaning something to destroy bacteria
Examples:- instruments must undergo high-level disinfection before reuse
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