1. cleaned with chemicals to destroy germs and bacteria

1. past tense of disinfect; cleaned something with chemicals to kill germs

Examples

• The nurse disinfected the wound before applying the bandage.
• All surfaces in the hospital room were thoroughly disinfected.
• She disinfected her hands with alcohol gel.
• The disinfected equipment was ready for the next patient.
• They disinfected the entire classroom after the flu outbreak.
• The disinfected water was safe to drink.
• He disinfected the cut on his finger immediately.