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disinclined

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Not wanting to do something or feeling reluctant about it.

Example: She was disinclined to join the party because she preferred to stay home.

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.

disinfestation

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛsteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfɛsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing pests or vermin from a place.

Example: The disinfestation of the old house was necessary to make it safe for living.

disinflation

IPA: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning that prices are still rising but at a slower pace than before.

Example: The government implemented policies to encourage disinflation in the economy.

disinflationary

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənəri/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or policy that leads to a decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning prices are rising more slowly than before.

Example: The government implemented disinflationary measures to stabilize the economy.

disinformation

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: False information that is spread intentionally to mislead people, often to influence opinions or hide the truth.

Example: The campaign was filled with disinformation aimed at confusing voters.

disingenuous

IPA: //dɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs//

KK: /dɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

adjective

Definition: Not being honest or sincere; pretending to be innocent or unaware while actually being manipulative or calculating.

Example: His disingenuous remarks made it clear that he was not being truthful.

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