Definition of "disinfecting" [disinfecting]

• Present participle of disinfect. (verb)

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• "I glanced up and saw that a woman with a disability was approaching my office ready to clean the handle on my door with a rag soaked in disinfecting cleaner."
• "And IMHO, there is no purpose in disinfecting anything that is going to be cooked for any length of time."
• "The main disinfecting capabilities stem from the chlorine (Cl) component, which acts as an oxidizer."