Disinfect (verb)

To free from infectious agents; to sterilize.

Origin:

From the latin disinfectare, meaning "to purify, cleanse".

Examples:

1. The hospital staff disinfected the room after every patient to prevent the spread of infection.
2. She disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
3. The public health officials are advising people to disinfect their hands frequently to prevent the spread of disease.
4. The company uses a special solution to disinfect the equipment after each use.
5. The city is conducting a disinfection campaign to eradicate the pests from the public parks.