Lexic.us

Definition of Disinfect

1. Verb. Destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing. "Disinfect a wound"

Definition of Disinfect

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

Definition of Disinfect

1. Verb. To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent such as bleach. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Disinfect

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Disinfect

1. To destroy pathogenic microorganisms in or on any substance or to inhibit their growth and vital activity. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Disinfect

Literary usage of Disinfect

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Preventive Medicine and Hygiene by Milton Joseph Rosenau, George Chandler Whipple, John William Trask, Thomas William Salmon (1921)
"On the other hand, there are curious instances of antibiosis, thus sarcoma may disappear after erysipelas. When and Where to disinfect—It naturally ..."

2. The Journal of Home Economics by American Home Economics Association (1915)
"Many other ways of taking advantage of seasonal occupations will occur to the thoughtful housewife. HOW TO disinfect ROOMS, FURNITURE AND ..."

3. Handbook of diagnosis, therapeutics, prescriptions and dietetics by Richard James Dunglison (1887)
"Places that must be disinfected, and how to disinfect them. ... To disinfect water-closets, necessaries, waste-pipes, and all kinds of drains and foul ..."

4. American Journal of Dental Science by American Society of Dental Surgeons (1889)
"... Dental Department 424 An Impromptu Intero Dental Splint 425 An Incorrect Statement 426 MONTHLY SUMMARY. How Shall the Surgeon disinfect His Instruments? ..."

5. The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic Studies by Elie Metchnikoff (1908)
"... to disinfect the contents of the large intestine—Prolonged mastication as a means of preventing intestinal putrefaction THE general measures of hygiene ..."

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