1. cleans something with a chemical substance to destroy harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘disinfect’

Examples

• The nurse disinfects the wound before applying a bandage.
• She disinfects the kitchen counters after preparing raw chicken.
• The janitor disinfects all the doorknobs in the school building.
• He disinfects his hands with alcohol gel before entering the hospital.
• The cleaning crew disinfects the entire office every evening.
• The dentist disinfects all instruments between patients.