disinfect

Definitions

dis- (undo, reverse) + infect. infect = in- (into) + fect (the weakened fac, 'put/make') = 'to work germs into something.' To disinfect is to reverse that — to drive the germs back out.

Common Collocations

• 1.disinfect a wound给伤口消毒
• 2.disinfect surfaces消毒物体表面
• 3.thoroughly disinfect彻底消毒

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Disinfect the wound before applying a bandage.

• 2.

  Staff disinfect every table between customers.

• 3.

  Boiling water can disinfect the bottles.