disinfectant tablet
/dɪsɪnˈfɛktənt ˈtæbəlt/ · dis.in.fec.tant.tab.let
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- A small, portable device used to disinfect surfaces, typically containing a chemical disinfectant that is released when the tablet is dropped into water. She used a disinfectant tablet to clean the kitchen counters before preparing dinner.
- A type of disinfectant product that comes in a tablet form, often used in portable water purification systems or for cleaning surfaces. The backpacker used a disinfectant tablet to purify the water from the stream before drinking it.
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Did you know? Disinfectant tablets are often used in emergency situations, such as natural disasters, where access to clean water is limited.