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Recent Examples of disinfectant
Chloroxylenol is an antiseptic and disinfectant chemical used to kill bacteria and some viruses on skin or surfaces.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The pillow beneath my head is flat and smells faintly of disinfectant.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
This also applies to other chemicals, such as kitchen disinfectant sprays and countertop degreasers.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
The most common byproducts from the use of chlorine as a disinfectant are trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The pillow beneath my head is flat and smells faintly of disinfectant.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
This also applies to other chemicals, such as kitchen disinfectant sprays and countertop degreasers.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
The most common byproducts from the use of chlorine as a disinfectant are trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfectant
Noun
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The insurance industry said its current loss ratio reflects the costs for insurers in recent years and the steps deemed necessary for ensuring that insurance funding is stable and solvent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Paint giant Sherwin-Williams increased prices on paint by 9% and on bulk solvent products, thinners and reducers by 18%.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If wounded while in brackish water or if an existing wound is exposed, wash it with soap and clean, running water.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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While they can’t be tossed in the dishwasher like some plastic boards, cleaning only takes a minute with a quick hand-wash using mild dish soap and warm water.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Disinfectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfectant. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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