Definition of disinfection

disinfectionnoun

khử trùng

/ˌdɪsɪnˈfekʃn//ˌdɪsɪnˈfekʃn/

The word "disinfection" has its roots in the Latin words "dis-" meaning "away" or "thoroughly," and "infectio" meaning "infection." The term was first coined in the 17th century to describe the process of removing or destroying infectious agents, such as bacteria or viruses, from a surface or object. In the 19th century, the term gained popularity as the understanding of microorganisms grew, and the importance of hygiene and sterilization became recognized. Today, disinfection is an essential part of healthcare, environmental health, and public health, used to reduce the spread of diseases and maintain cleanliness.

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the act of cleaning something using a substance that kills bacteria

hành động làm sạch một cái gì đó bằng cách sử dụng một chất giết chết vi khuẩn

Example:
  • recommended methods of disinfection of medical equipment

    phương pháp khử trùng thiết bị y tế được khuyến nghị

the act of running a computer program to get rid of a computer virus

hành động chạy một chương trình máy tính để loại bỏ vi-rút máy tính

Example:
  • a disinfection tool

    dụng cụ khử trùng

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