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Recent Examples of disinfect
Unlike the refrigerator thawing method, a turkey thawed in cold water thawed must be cooked immediately after thawing, and be sure to thoroughly disinfect your sink, if used.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
Employees were washing their hands, food was being cooked to the right temperatures, and surfaces were appropriately cleaned and disinfected.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
The chemical has been used for about a century to disinfect water.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
Employees were washing their hands, food was being cooked to the right temperatures, and surfaces were appropriately cleaned and disinfected.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
The chemical has been used for about a century to disinfect water.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
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Wash and sanitize utensils that come in contact with recalled food.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Isopropyl alcohol will dissolve any leftover residue and will help to thoroughly sanitize your device.Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Soldiers have to suit up in cumbersome NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protective gear and spend about an hour decontaminating a single vehicle.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024
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Some residents are allowed to visit their homes but can’t move back there while thousands of workers remove topsoil, branches, and other materials to decontaminate these areas.Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
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The sermon was built around a Bible passage, Malachi 3:1-4, about God's ability to purify people.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both purifying methods can measurably reduce indoor air pollution, according to the EPA.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Up in a suite at Northwest Stadium, sat Borek’s family, likely wiping aside a few tears.Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Neither was the moment toward the end when Glinda wipes a tear from Elphaba’s face.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even after the Guardians’ second deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the motivation to purge Giménez’s remaining $96.5 million was clear.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Use a sponge to scrub the copper in circular motions.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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When the sign fell down, the newspaper alleges, an employee was made to scrub the toilet because it had been used by an unapproved person.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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More news: Eagles Star Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Exits Game With Apparent Concussion Despite essentially cleaning house on the offensive side of the ball, the Raiders have not seen much success.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro The Shark S1000 Steam Mop ($70) did a solid job cleaning my hardwood floors.Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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When ham is wet-cured, it is immersed in a brine of salt and seasonings, rinsed and then aged, says Kersten.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Wipe before washing: Before rinsing pots, pans, and dishes, wipe them down with a paper towel to remove excess grease.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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