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    [Verb]  | "dis*in*fect" | \ ˌdis-in-ˈfekt \


    1: to cleanse (a surface, a device, a supply of water, etc.) by destroying, inactivating, or significantly reducing the concentration of pathogenic agents (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) : to treat (something) with a disinfectant (such as chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, or sodium hypochlorite)

    2: to relieve (something) of some undesirable quality likened to a disease or infection

    3: to remove a software virus from (a computer or device) often by means of a special program


    Origin: 1658 ;

     Middle French desinfecter, from des- dis- + infecter to infect;

     [ "Disinfectant" ]

    1: The thing that Donald Trump suggested that people put into their own bodies in order to fight the COVID-19 coronavirus.

      * e.g.,  ... Person A: "Hey, bro! Have you heard about the idea that Donald Trump is suggesting to fight the coronavirus?" Person B: "Oh God, no! This ought to be good. What did he do this time?" Person A: "He's suggesting that we put disinfectant in our bodies." Person B: "Ah, yet another stupid thing out of his mouth...! 

     [ "disinfectant" ]

    1: an agent that frees from infection especially : a chemical that destroys vegetative forms of harmful microorganisms (such as bacteria and fungi) especially on inanimate objects but that may be less effective in destroying spores.

      * e.g.,  ... A solution of the crude salt is used as a disinfectant under the name of "Condy's fluid." Corrosive sublimate in an acid solution is the best disinfectant, but sulphuric acid, 1 in 250, is efficient and cheaper. 

     [ "disinfectant drink" ]

    1: US President Trump's sarcastic suggestion of using a lethal anti-coronavirus syrup or liquid solution

      * e.g.,  ... Official aide: WTF, disinfectants are for surfaces! 

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