Lysol Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫaɪˌsɔɫ

LYE-sawl

UK

ˈlaɪˌsɒl

LYE-sol

Definition

Lysol is a brand name for a popular disinfectant cleaning product used to kill germs on surfaces at home or in public places.

Usage & Nuances

Lysol is a trademarked brand, but in some places people say "Lysol" to mean any similar disinfectant spray. Usually used as a noun. Commonly collocates with 'spray,' 'wipes,' or 'cleaner.' Not used in formal writing except when referring to the brand specifically.

• Spanish: Lysol - desinfectante (marca)
• Portuguese (BR): Lysol - desinfetante (marca)
• Portuguese (PT): Lysol - desinfetante (marca)
• Chinese (Simplified): 来苏（品牌消毒剂）
• Chinese (Traditional): 來蘇（品牌消毒劑）
• Hindi: लाइज़ोल (ब्रांडेड सैनिटाइज़र)
• Arabic: ليزول (مطهر تجاري)
• Bengali: লাইসল
• Russian: Лизол
• Japanese: リゾール
• Vietnamese: Lysol
• Korean: 라이솔
• Turkish: Lysol
• Urdu: لائسل
• Indonesian: Lysol

Example Sentences

I cleaned the kitchen with Lysol.

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The school uses Lysol to disinfect the desks.

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Please spray Lysol on the door handles.

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Do we have any Lysol left? I need to clean the bathroom.

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My mom always keeps a bottle of Lysol under the sink.

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After someone was sick, we wiped everything down with Lysol wipes.

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