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Definition of disinfection noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

disinfection

noun
 
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfekʃn/
 
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfekʃn/
[uncountable]
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  1. the act of cleaning something using a substance that kills bacteria
    • recommended methods of disinfection of medical equipment
  2. the act of running a computer program to get rid of a computer virus
    • a disinfection tool
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