dis·in·fec·tant (d s n-f k t nt)n. An agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that destroys, neutralizes, or inhibits the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms. adj. Serving to disinfect. |
disinfectant
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a substance that destroys harmful germs
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| Noun | 1. | disinfectant - an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect cetrimide - a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant sodium hypochlorite - an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant |
| Adj. | 1. | disinfectant - preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms antiseptic - thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms; "doctors in antiseptic green coats"; "the antiseptic effect of alcohol"; "it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities" |
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