disinfect

verbs

destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
"disinfect a wound"
disinfect
is derived from
disinfectant
is derived from
disinfection
is derived from
disinfectant
antonym
infect
is a type of (narrower)
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
"Clean the stove!"; "The dentist cleaned my teeth"
clean, make clean