Definition of disinfect

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Disinfect (v. t.) To free from infectious or contagious matter; to destroy putrefaction; to purify; to make innocuous.

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Labarraque''s Solution :: Labarraque's solution () An aqueous solution of hypochlorite of sodium, extensively used as a disinfectant..
Disinfector :: Disinfector (n.) One who, or that which, disinfects; an apparatus for applying disinfectants..
Spray :: Spray (v. t.) A jet of fine medicated vapor, used either as an application to a diseased part or to charge the air of a room with a disinfectant or a deodorizer..
Disinfectant :: Disinfectant (n.) That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine..
Fumigation :: Fumigation (n.) The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection..
Atomizer :: Atomizer (n.) One who, or that which, atomizes; esp., an instrument for reducing a liquid to spray for disinfecting, cooling, or perfuming..
Smoke :: Smoke (v. t.) To apply smoke to; to hang in smoke; to disinfect, to cure, etc., by smoke; as, to smoke or fumigate infected clothing; to smoke beef or hams for preservation..
Chlorine :: Chlorine (n.) One of the elementary substances, commonly isolated as a greenish yellow gas, two and one half times as heavy as air, of an intensely disagreeable suffocating odor, and exceedingly poisonous. It is abundant in nature, the most important compound being common salt. It is powerful oxidizing, bleaching, and disinfecting agent. Symbol Cl. Atomic weight, 35.4..
Disinfect :: Disinfect (v. t.) To free from infectious or contagious matter; to destroy putrefaction; to purify; to make innocuous.
Stinkpot :: Stinkpot (n.) A vessel in which disinfectants are burned.
Disinfection :: Disinfection (n.) The act of disinfecting; purification from infecting matter.
Disinfecting :: Disinfecting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disinfec.
Disinfected :: Disinfected (imp. & p. p.) of Disinfec.
Chloralum :: Chloralum (n.) An impure aqueous solution of chloride of aluminium, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant..
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