disinfection JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ · dis·in·fec·tion
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- Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms The hospital implemented a rigorous disinfection protocol to prevent the spread of the virus.
- The process of removing or destroying pathogens from a surface or object The disinfection of the equipment was a crucial step in preparing for the surgery.
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Did you know? The first commercial disinfectant, carbolic acid, was introduced by Joseph Lister in 1865, revolutionizing the field of medicine and paving the way for modern disinfection practices.