disinfect

Etymology

From English dis- + infect, from Middle French desinfecter.

verb

  1. To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.
    An on-board cleaner passes through, disinfecting every grabrail and handhold as they pass. November 4 2020, Paul Bigland, “At no point have I felt unsafe...”, in Rail, page 47

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