Meaning & Definition of Disinfectant in English
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Disinfectant
/dɪsɪnfɛktənt/
noun
1. An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
synonym:
- disinfectant,
- germicide,
- antimicrobic,
- antimicrobial
adjective
1. Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
synonym:
- bactericidal,
- disinfectant,
- germicidal