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Definition of lysol

lysol

/ˈlaɪ.sɔːl/
ly · sol
Past Simple:lysoled
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Past Participle:lysoled
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Present Participle:lysoling
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lysol Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A trademarked brand of household cleaning and disinfecting products, originally formulated as a liquid antiseptic solution containing cresols and soap.

Example

"She wiped down the kitchen counters and doorknobs with Lysol to prevent the spread of the flu."

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• verb

1

North American To spray, wipe, or disinfect a surface or room using Lysol or a similar household disinfectant (used informally).

Example

"The teacher made sure to Lysol all the desks at the end of the school day."

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• Nearby Words

lyricist
lyrics
lysimachia
lysol
lythrum
ma
ma river

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Germany in 1889 by Gustav Raupenstrauch, combining the Ancient Greek 'lysis' (a loosening or dissolution) with the chemical suffix '-ol' (from Latin 'oleum', meaning oil).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lysol. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lysol
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