dis·in·fect 
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/ verb
dis·in·fects; dis·in·fect·ed; dis·in·fect·ing /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to clean (something) especially by using a chemical substance that kills all germs and bacteria
▪ Chemicals were added to disinfect the water. ▪ The wound needs to be disinfected. ▪ a clean, disinfected knife 2 computers : to remove a virus from (a computer) by using a special program
▪ Chemicals were added to disinfect the water. ▪ The wound needs to be disinfected. ▪ a clean, disinfected knife
— dis·in·fec·tion /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ methods of water disinfection
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ methods of water disinfection
