disinfect (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 29
def destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
examples disinfect a wound
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
Outgoing links
Hypernym clean, make clean
Derivationally related form disinfect → disinfectant
Derivationally related form disinfect → disinfection; disinfect → disinfectant
Antonym disinfect → infect
Hyponym sterilize, sterilise; antisepticize; chlorinate
Incoming links
Derivationally related form disinfectant → disinfect
Derivationally related form disinfection → disinfect; disinfectant → disinfect
Hypernym sterilize, sterilise; antisepticize; chlorinate
Antonym infect → disinfect
Hyponym clean, make clean

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