Definition of DISINFECT

disinfect

Verb

  • destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
    • "disinfect a wound"
  • To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

infect

Scrabble Score: 15

disinfect: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
disinfect: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disinfect: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

disinfect: valid Words With Friends Word