disinfector
disinfector Lexical Profile
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• noun
An apparatus, machine, or device used to destroy harmful microorganisms and sanitize medical instruments, clothing, or other items, typically using steam, heat, or chemical agents.
"The hospital installed a new washer-disinfector in the central sterile services department to process surgical instruments."
A person whose task or occupation is to sanitize spaces or objects in order to eliminate infectious pathogens.
"During the public health campaign, a trained disinfector was dispatched to sanitize the municipal transit stations."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'disinfector' with 'disinfectant'; a 'disinfector' refers to the mechanical apparatus or the person performing the sanitization, whereas a 'disinfectant' is the chemical liquid or agent used to kill pathogens.
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