Disinfects

/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of disinfect; kills germs or harmful microorganisms on something.

Etymology

From disinfect (dis- + infect), with -s added for third person singular.

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Hand sanitizer disinfects your hands in seconds by breaking down the protective membranes of germs—it's basically a chemical weapon against bacteria!

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