🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Desinfektionsmittel

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dɛsfɛktˈtsi̯oːnsˌmɪtl̩

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sanitizer/ˈsænɪtaɪzər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Verwenden Sie bitte Desinfektionsmittel."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    A substance or device used for removing bacteria and other microorganisms to reduce them to safe levels.

    "Please use the hand sanitizer before entering the office."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'sanitary', formed with the suffix '-ize' (to make or cause to be) and the agent noun suffix '-er'.

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