Meaning of the word disinfect in English

What does disinfect mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

disinfect

US /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/
UK /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfekt/

Verb

to clean something using a chemical that kills bacteria and other organisms that cause disease

Example:
You should always disinfect surfaces in the kitchen after preparing raw meat.
The hospital staff worked quickly to disinfect the operating room.