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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

disinfect

IPA: //ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt//

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To clean something in order to kill or stop the growth of germs and bacteria that can cause disease.

Example: It is important to disinfect surfaces in the kitchen to keep them safe from germs.

disinfectant

IPA: //ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt//

KK: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

adjective

Definition: A substance that is used to kill germs and bacteria on surfaces or in the air.

Example: The hospital uses a strong disinfectant to keep the environment clean and safe.

noun

Definition: A substance used to kill germs and bacteria on surfaces to prevent infection.

Example: The hospital uses a strong disinfectant to clean the operating rooms.

disinfection

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of using special substances to kill germs and bacteria on surfaces or in the air to make them safe and clean.

Example: The hospital uses disinfection to ensure that all equipment is free from harmful germs.

disinfest

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛst/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfɛst/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove pests or vermin from a place or object.

Example: The exterminator was called to disinfest the house of termites.

disk

IPA: /dɪsk/

KK: /dɪsk/

noun

Definition: A flat, circular object or plate that can be used for various purposes, such as storing data or as a part of a machine.

Example: I saved the document on a disk so I could access it later.

transitive verb

Definition: To record sound onto a phonograph record or to cultivate soil using a specific type of farming tool.

Example: The engineer will disk the new album onto vinyl records.

diskette

IPA: /dɪˈskɛt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɛt/

noun

Definition: A small, flat, portable storage device used to save and transfer data, typically made of plastic and containing a magnetic disk.

Example: I saved my project on a diskette before the computer crashed.

dislikeable

IPA: /dɪsˈlaɪkəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈlaɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not pleasant or enjoyable; someone or something that is hard to like.

Example: His rude behavior made him quite dislikeable at the party.

disorderedly

IPA: /dɪsˈɔːrdərdli/

KK: /dɪsˈɔrdərdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is messy or not organized; done without order or arrangement.

Example: The papers were scattered disorderedly across the table.

disorderly

IPA: /dɪsˈɔːrdərli/

KK: /dɪsˈɔrdərli/

adjective

Definition: Not organized or arranged in a regular way; chaotic or messy.

Example: The room was left in a disorderly state after the party.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not organized or tidy; chaotic or messy.

Example: The papers were scattered disorderly across the table.

disorganized

IPA: /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

KK: /dɪsˈɔrɡəˌnaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Not arranged in a neat or orderly way; messy and chaotic.

Example: Her disorganized room made it hard to find anything.

verb

Definition: To make something messy or not arranged in a neat way.

Example: The meeting was disorganized, and we couldn't follow the agenda.

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