Definition of DISINFECTION

disinfection

Meanings

Plural: disinfections

Noun

  • treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
  • Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.

Origin / Etymology

From dis- + infection.

Scrabble Score: 18

disinfection is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
disinfection is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disinfection is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

disinfection is a valid Words With Friends word