Associations to the word «Disinfectant»

Wiktionary

DISINFECTANT, adjective. Referring to something that contains a disinfectant or has the properties of a disinfectant.
DISINFECTANT, noun. A substance that kills germs and/or viruses.

Dictionary definition

DISINFECTANT, noun. An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.
DISINFECTANT, adjective. Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.

Wise words

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