disinfectant

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Recent Examples of disinfectant Wipe the outside with a disinfectant solution to remove any external organisms or wash it with soap and water, that way the pumpkin stays fresher longer. Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024 Inadequate handwashing is a common means of spreading crypto, which is extremely resilient to disinfectants and tougher to kill than most disease-causing organisms in the environment. Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024 This is a group of chemicals created when common water disinfectants — typically chlorine — interact with organic matter (such as dirt or rust) that’s already present in the pipes that run from the distribution plant to your home or office, Campbell said. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024 Using bleach, a powerful disinfectant, may be part of your cleaning routine. Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disinfectant 

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“Disinfectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfectant. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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