Disinfection (noun)

The act or process of cleaning or sanitizing a surface or object to remove or kill harmful microorganisms.

Origin:

From the latin word "disinfectus" meaning "clean" and the suffix "-tion" indicating the action or process of doing something.

Examples:

1. Disinfection of the operating room is essential before and after surgery to prevent infection.
2. The city has implemented a program of disinfection to prevent the spread of the virus.
3. The nurse performed disinfection on the patient's wound.
4. Regular disinfection of public spaces is important to maintain public health.
5. Disinfection of the laboratory equipment is essential to prevent contamination of samples.