disinfectant
noun
- antimicrobial agent that is applied to non-living objects
- rendering pathogens harmless through methods including use of heat, antiseptics and antibacterial agents
adjective
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Pronunciation: /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/
adj
Etymology: From disinfect + -ant, borrowed from French désinfectant.
- Serving to kill germs or viruses.
“I washed repeatedly with a disinfectant soap but I still caught the flu.”
noun
Etymology: From disinfect + -ant, borrowed from French désinfectant.
- A substance that kills germs or viruses.
“The scalpels were soaked in disinfectant before the operation so disease wouldn't be spread.”
“"Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing," EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a statement.”