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Recent Examples of disinfectant
Scrub it with baking soda and dish soap, then sanitize with a disinfectant.
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ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound that has been used as an industrial disinfectant, a bleaching agent and an ingredient in mouthwash, though with the warning it shouldn’t be swallowed.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 18 Feb. 2026
How to use bleach safely Bleach can be a powerful disinfectant, Sullivan says.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound that has been used as an industrial disinfectant, a bleaching agent and an ingredient in mouthwash, though with the warning it shouldn’t be swallowed.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 18 Feb. 2026
How to use bleach safely Bleach can be a powerful disinfectant, Sullivan says.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disinfectant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfectant
Noun
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Jeane wants to see a fleshed out fiscal solvency plan and a multiyear cash flow projection (a key metric in terms of remaining solvent), which was missing from the second interim budget earlier this month.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ethanol is also a solvent that can eat away at delicate rubber seals and plastics in older engines, potentially causing major damage, which is one of the reasons why it’s usually capped at 10%.—
Kyle Cheromcha,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Phthalates also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in personal care products, including deodorants; nail polishes; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Putting a bottle of status soap in your powder room signals a lot to your guests.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Disinfectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfectant. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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