disinfectant

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: cleaner, sanitizer, antiseptic, sterilizer

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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.

Synonyms of disinfectant

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