A person or device that disinfects by removing germs and harmful microorganisms from surfaces or areas.
From disinfect (dis- + infect) + -er (agent noun suffix). Emerged in the 19th century alongside the development of scientific cleaning practices.
In hospitals, professional disinfecters use specialized equipment and chemicals that are way more powerful than what you'd use at home—it's actually a real job!
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