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    disinfectant
    /ˌdɪs(ɪ)nˈfɛkt(ə)nt/

    noun

    • 1. a chemical liquid that destroys bacteria: "all surfaces are cleaned manually or by pressure washer with disinfectant"

    adjective

    • 1. causing disinfection: "cleansing and disinfectant products"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disinfectantDisinfectant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A disinfectant is an agent that destroys or reduces harmful germs, especially on hard surfaces and in water. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related articles of disinfectant from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DisinfectantDisinfectant - Wikipedia

    Disinfectants work by destroying the cell wall of microbes or interfering with their metabolism. It is also a form of decontamination, and can be defined as the process whereby physical or chemical methods are used to reduce the amount of pathogenic microorganisms on a surface.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISINFECTANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Disinfectant is a substance that kills bacteria and is used for cleaning surfaces in toilets and kitchens. Learn more about its synonyms, usage, and pronunciation from Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › disinfectantDISINFECTANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Disinfectant definition: any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.. See examples of DISINFECTANT used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISINFECTANT definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    DISINFECTANT meaning: 1. a substance that contains chemicals that kill bacteria and is used especially for cleaning…. Learn more.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › disinfectantdisinfectant noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of disinfectant noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › disinfectantDISINFECTANT Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    How to use . disinfectant in a sentenceThe infection can—with copious amounts of disinfectant (bleach) and meticulous attention to detail—end there.