| NOUN | act | disinfection | treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms |
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| Sounds | dihsihnfeh'kshahn | |
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| Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2525 rhymes with ahn... | |
| Meaning | treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms. | |
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| Narrower | chlorination | disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound |
| Broader | medical care, medical aid | professional treatment for illness or injury |
| Verbs | disinfect | destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing |