Disinfectant
noun
A substance that is used to kill and stop the growth of harmful bacteria, viruses or other harmful organisms.
She used disinfectant to clean the wound to prevent an infection.
Often appears as...
- liquid disinfectant
- disinfectant spray
adjective
Referring to something that reduces or eliminates bacteria and viruses.
The hospital uses disinfectant solutions to maintain hygiene.
Often appears as...
- disinfectant solution
- disinfectant properties
noun
A substance that is used to kill and stop the growth of harmful bacteria, viruses or other harmful organisms.
She used disinfectant to clean the wound to prevent an infection.
Often appears as...
- liquid disinfectant
- disinfectant spray
adjective
Referring to something that reduces or eliminates bacteria and viruses.
The hospital uses disinfectant solutions to maintain hygiene.
Often appears as...
- disinfectant solution
- disinfectant properties
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context matters
Use 'disinfectant' to talk about substances in cleaning or medical contexts, not personal hygiene.
After visiting the patient's room, the nurse used a disinfectant on her hands.
Pro Tip 2/3Product type
'Disinfectant' can be a liquid, spray, or wipe, depending on how it's meant to be used.
Could you pass me the disinfectant spray to clean the table?
Pro Tip 3/3Safety note
Discussing 'disinfectant,' it’s common to also talk about safety and prevent misuse.
Remember, disinfectant is for surfaces, not for human consumption.
Pro Tip 1/3Context matters
Use 'disinfectant' to talk about substances in cleaning or medical contexts, not personal hygiene.
After visiting the patient's room, the nurse used a disinfectant on her hands.
Pro Tip 2/3Product type
'Disinfectant' can be a liquid, spray, or wipe, depending on how it's meant to be used.
Could you pass me the disinfectant spray to clean the table?
Pro Tip 3/3Safety note
Discussing 'disinfectant,' it’s common to also talk about safety and prevent misuse.
Remember, disinfectant is for surfaces, not for human consumption.
Pro Tip 1/3Context matters
Use 'disinfectant' to talk about substances in cleaning or medical contexts, not personal hygiene.
After visiting the patient's room, the nurse used a disinfectant on her hands.
Pro Tip 2/3Product type
'Disinfectant' can be a liquid, spray, or wipe, depending on how it's meant to be used.
Could you pass me the disinfectant spray to clean the table?
Pro Tip 3/3Safety note
Discussing 'disinfectant,' it’s common to also talk about safety and prevent misuse.
Remember, disinfectant is for surfaces, not for human consumption.
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When is water safe to...
So while it's clear that disinfectants make us safer by removing disease-causing pathogens, experts have yet to determine the full scope of how the chemical cocktail in our drinking water really impacts human health. So how can you tell whether the water you have access to, whether from a tap or otherwise,
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Don Tapscott: Four...
and trust is a sine qua non of this new network world. So this is good. It's not bad. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. And we need a lot of sunlight in this troubled world. Now, the third meaning and corresponding principle of openness is about sharing. Now this is different than transparency.
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Four principles for the...
sunlight is the best disinfectant and we need a lot of sunlight in this troubled world now the third meaning and corresponding principle of openness is about sharing now this is different than transparency transparencies about the communication
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What happens to people...
The prison system is the concern and responsibility of every citizen. This is your justice system. These are your prisons. Torture happens in the dark. And so we need to embrace the admonition that sunlight is the best disinfectant.
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How does fracking work?...
but usually fall into three acids for clearing debris and dissolving minerals, friction-reducing compounds to create a slippery form of water known as slickwater, and disinfectant to prevent bacteria growth.
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How we can use light to...
which is a way to measure neural activity. There's a saying that "sunlight" is the best disinfectant. It's literally true. Researchers are killing pneumonia in lungs by shining light deep inside of lungs.
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Sewer Diving PIPE National...
be washed and scrubbed down with a disinfectant in his new job Carlos has found a renewed sense of purpose I feel like I'd be someone who makes people live there with infinite amounts of sewage to tend
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Battling bad science -...
kind of positive conclusion but I would say this I think that sunlight is the best disinfectant all of these things are happening in plain sight and they're all protected by a
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Ben Goldacre: Battling...
But I would say I think that sunlight is the best disinfectant. All of these things are happening in plain sight, and they're all protected by a force field of tediousness.
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Black Lemur on Drugs? PIPE...
it smells like disinfectant and some people have suggested that it acts rather like an insect repellent in which
Video examples
When is water safe to...
So while it's clear that disinfectants make us safer by removing disease-causing pathogens, experts have yet to determine the full scope of how the chemical cocktail in our drinking water really impacts human health. So how can you tell whether the water you have access to, whether from a tap or otherwise,
Video examples
Don Tapscott: Four...
and trust is a sine qua non of this new network world. So this is good. It's not bad. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. And we need a lot of sunlight in this troubled world. Now, the third meaning and corresponding principle of openness is about sharing. Now this is different than transparency.
Video examples
Four principles for the...
sunlight is the best disinfectant and we need a lot of sunlight in this troubled world now the third meaning and corresponding principle of openness is about sharing now this is different than transparency transparencies about the communication
Video examples
What happens to people...
The prison system is the concern and responsibility of every citizen. This is your justice system. These are your prisons. Torture happens in the dark. And so we need to embrace the admonition that sunlight is the best disinfectant.
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
but usually fall into three acids for clearing debris and dissolving minerals, friction-reducing compounds to create a slippery form of water known as slickwater, and disinfectant to prevent bacteria growth.
Video examples
How we can use light to...
which is a way to measure neural activity. There's a saying that "sunlight" is the best disinfectant. It's literally true. Researchers are killing pneumonia in lungs by shining light deep inside of lungs.
Video examples
Sewer Diving PIPE National...
be washed and scrubbed down with a disinfectant in his new job Carlos has found a renewed sense of purpose I feel like I'd be someone who makes people live there with infinite amounts of sewage to tend
Video examples
Battling bad science -...
kind of positive conclusion but I would say this I think that sunlight is the best disinfectant all of these things are happening in plain sight and they're all protected by a
Video examples
Ben Goldacre: Battling...
But I would say I think that sunlight is the best disinfectant. All of these things are happening in plain sight, and they're all protected by a force field of tediousness.
Video examples
Black Lemur on Drugs? PIPE...
it smells like disinfectant and some people have suggested that it acts rather like an insect repellent in which
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Linda Evangelista
Canadian Model
God help anyone who disobeys my recycling system. I have all the separated bins. I'm very adamant about it because I try to be a good citizen of the world, I really do. I even use eco-friendly cleaning products, but sometimes you just have to break open the disinfectant. Some jobs require it.
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J. R. Moehringer
American Journalist
There's that old journalism rule that sunshine is the great disinfectant - which is how reporters bust their way into meetings and such all the time. In sports, I really think winning is the great disinfectant.
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Louis D. Brandeis
American Judge
Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.
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Paula Radcliffe
English Athlete
In the week before a race, I try to stay away from germ areas. I keep disinfectant wipes in my bag for when I have to use a supermarket trolley or something like that.
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David K. Shipler
American Author
Obama has already rejected the bright sunlight of public knowledge, which is democracy's great disinfectant and cure.
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Mike Quigley
American Politician
I'm a longtime believer in the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant, particularly in politics.
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Steve Kazee
American Actor
When you start hiding things away, that's when the darkness creeps up. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
Light is the greatest disinfectant in nature and also in organizations.
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William Osler
Canadian Scientist
Soap and water and common sense are the best disinfectants.
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Sandra Bullock
American Actress
Lemons clean everything. It's the greatest disinfectant.
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Linda Evangelista
Canadian Model
God help anyone who disobeys my recycling system. I have all the separated bins. I'm very adamant about it because I try to be a good citizen of the world, I really do. I even use eco-friendly cleaning products, but sometimes you just have to break open the disinfectant. Some jobs require it.
Quote examples
J. R. Moehringer
American Journalist
There's that old journalism rule that sunshine is the great disinfectant - which is how reporters bust their way into meetings and such all the time. In sports, I really think winning is the great disinfectant.
Quote examples
Louis D. Brandeis
American Judge
Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.
Quote examples
Paula Radcliffe
English Athlete
In the week before a race, I try to stay away from germ areas. I keep disinfectant wipes in my bag for when I have to use a supermarket trolley or something like that.
Quote examples
David K. Shipler
American Author
Obama has already rejected the bright sunlight of public knowledge, which is democracy's great disinfectant and cure.
Quote examples
Mike Quigley
American Politician
I'm a longtime believer in the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant, particularly in politics.
Quote examples
Steve Kazee
American Actor
When you start hiding things away, that's when the darkness creeps up. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
Light is the greatest disinfectant in nature and also in organizations.
Quote examples
William Osler
Canadian Scientist
Soap and water and common sense are the best disinfectants.
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Sandra Bullock
American Actress
Lemons clean everything. It's the greatest disinfectant.
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