How to Pronounce "disinfected"
word
dɪsɪnˈfɛkt
dis-in-FEKT-id
dˌɪsɪnfˈɛktɪd
dis-in-FEK-tid
Definition
Cleaned with chemicals or other methods to remove or kill germs, bacteria, or viruses. Something that is disinfected is made free from harmful microorganisms.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsɪnˈfɛkt
British English
dˌɪsɪnfˈɛktɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-in-FEKT-id
UK
dis-in-FEK-tid
Listen in Context
The toys are disinfected every day at the daycare.
Make sure the wound is disinfected before covering it.
All medical instruments must be disinfected after use.
After someone was sick, we thoroughly disinfected the kitchen.