disinfectant

noun

Definition of disinfectantnext
as in solvent

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Recent Examples of disinfectant Cortiz said eight hospitals in Caracas have been forced to close, and the remaining hospitals are overwhelmed with patients and lack basic cleaning supplies such as bleach and disinfectant. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Sunlight’s the best disinfectant, but these people are beyond being ideological opponents. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026 Skip the Chlorine Bleach Chlorine bleach is a powerful disinfectant that has also traditionally been used in laundry to brighten whites. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 These polishes typically provide an additional disinfectant, can buff out light scratches, and some even include UV protection to prevent fading or discoloration from sun exposure. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinfectant
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  1. solvent
  2. soap
Noun
  • One example is hexane, which is the primary solvent that separates oil from crops.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • To make the pension plan solvent, the county needs to come up with $100 million per year for the next 20 years to meet its obligations promised in contract talks years ago.
    — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of solvent
Noun
  • These substances can be found in products such as cooking oils, soaps and skincare items, the government agency said.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The company also created Responder Ready Kits and Mission Support Kits after learning that first responders sometimes lacked soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other basic personal supplies during the first 24 hours of an operation.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of soap

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