Desimpektante (en. Disinfectant)

/desimˈpektante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A substance used to remove germs and dirt from surfaces.
Let's use a disinfectant to clean the tables at school.
Gumamit tayo ng desimpektante upang malinisan ang mga mesa sa paaralan.
Chemical that removes infection from objects or people.
The use of disinfectant in hospitals is important to prevent the spread of disease.
Mahalaga ang paggamit ng desimpektante sa mga ospital upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng sakit.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'desinfectante'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Use disinfectant
To keep a place clean and safe from illness.
Gumamit ng desimpektante

Related Words

antiseptic
A substance that prevents the growth of microorganisms in the human body.
antiseptiko
sanitizer
A product used to kill germs on hands or other surfaces.
sanitizer

Slang Meanings

Disinfectant but without frills, cleaning solution
I'm looking for a disinfectant for the whole house, so I ordered some online.
Kumahanap ako ng desimpektante para sa buong bahay, kaya't nag-order ako online.
Killer germs, something to fight germs
Of course, you need a disinfectant to kill germs on your stuff.
Siyempre, kailangan ng desimpektante para pumatay ng mga germs sa mga gamit.
Virus fighter, health buddy
I bought a new disinfectant to be more sure about cleanliness.
Bumili ako ng bagong desimpektante, para mas sigurado sa kalinisan.