disinfectant spray
[/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt spreɪ/]
nounpl: disinfectant sprays
spray desinfetante
1. A liquid chemical substance in aerosol or pump spray form designed to kill or eliminate germs, bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on surfaces
I used disinfectant spray to clean the kitchen counters after preparing raw chicken.
Usei spray desinfetante para limpar as bancadas da cozinha depois de preparar frango cru.
2. A commercial cleaning product typically used for household sanitation and hygiene purposes
The disinfectant spray effectively killed 99.9% of germs on the bathroom surfaces.
O spray desinfetante eliminou efetivamente 99,9% dos germes nas superfícies do banheiro.
The use of disinfectant spray increased significantly in both Brazil and the United States following the COVID-19 pandemic. In Brazil, brands like Lysol and domestic equivalents became household staples. The product is commonly used in homes, offices, schools, and public spaces. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the term 'spray desinfetante' is universally understood, though some regions may prefer 'desinfetante líquido' for liquid versions.
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