DISINFECTANT

bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidal

(adjective) preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

disinfectant, germicide, antimicrobic, antimicrobial

(noun) an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

disinfectant (not comparable)

Serving to kill germs or viruses.

Noun

disinfectant (plural disinfectants)

A substance that kills germs and/or viruses.

Source: Wiktionary

Dis`in*fect"ant, n.

Definition: That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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