disinfectant

noun

Definition of disinfectantnext
as in solvent

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Recent Examples of disinfectant Use a mild soap or a food-safe antibacterial or disinfectant wipe to clean the interior. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 Wipe up spills and splashes from the toilet’s exterior and the floor with a disinfectant and paper towels. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 This week in 1865, Joseph Lister became the first surgeon to perform an antiseptic operation with liberal use of carbolic acid (phenol) as a disinfectant. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026 Using a disinfectant on a surface still covered with grease, grime or chicken slime will keep the chemical from reaching — and killing — the germs underneath unless the surface is first thoroughly cleaned. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinfectant
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  1. solvent
  2. soap
Noun
  • Higher interest rates benefit savers but burden the less solvent with 20% credit card rates and expensive auto loans, and these are the consumers most likely to cut spending.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • These atoms briefly grab passing lithium ions via temporary lithium-nitrogen bonds, stripping away bulky electrolyte solvent molecules and guiding them smoothly into the cathode active material.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of solvent
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  • The facility lacked sanitizer and dishes were not sanitized after washing with soap.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The companies are working on bringing a selection of Vidio programming to Disney+ subscribers, including Vidio Original Series and sinetron, the local TV soaps.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of soap

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“Disinfectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfectant. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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