disinfect
[verb]
Synonyms: sterilize, clean, cleanse, decontaminate, deodorize, fumigate, purify, sanitize

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dis‧in‧fect /ˌdɪsənˈfekt, ˌdɪsɪnˈfekt/ verb [transitive]
[Word Family: noun: infection, disinfectant; adjective: infectious, infected; verb: infect ≠ disinfect; adverb: infectiously]

1. to clean something with a chemical that destroys bacteria:
First use some iodine to disinfect the wound.
Disinfect the area thoroughly.

2. to run a special computer program to get rid of a computer virus

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