disinfectant
noun
Pronunciation: ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt
Definition
A chemical substance used to destroy bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on inanimate surfaces.
Examples
Hospital staff use a powerful disinfectant to sanitize surgical instruments between procedures.
Ensure the kitchen counter is clean before applying a disinfectant to kill foodborne pathogens.
The janitor sprayed disinfectant on the door handles to prevent the spread of the flu in the office.
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