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desinfección

disinfection

noun des-een-fek-SYON Rare

Usage Note

Desinfección refers to the process of removing or neutralising pathogens from a surface or space, and is a key term in hygiene and public health. The related verb is desinfectar and the agent noun is desinfectante (disinfectant). Note the distinction between desinfección (reducing pathogens to a safe level) and esterilización (eliminating all microorganisms).

Examples

"La desinfección del quirófano es obligatoria."

Natural Translation

Disinfection of the operating room is mandatory.

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