disinfectant Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
germicide; antimicrobial; antimicrobic.
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adjective satellite preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
germicidal; bactericidal.
WordNet
Dis`in*fect"ant noun
Definitions
That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine.
