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disinfectant
[dis-in-fek-tuhnt]
noun
any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.
adjective
serving as a disinfectant.
disinfectant
/ ˌɪɪˈɛəԳ /
noun
an agent that destroys or inhibits the activity of microorganisms that cause disease
Word History and Origins
Origin of disinfectant1
Example Sentences
Extra municipal workers armed with disinfectant sprays have been deployed to carry out an urban "spring clean" in public areas across the city, while additional rubbish collections are being arranged.
Mr Inch said the water was contaminated so they washed with a disinfectant and were concerned about becoming unwell.
Most common disinfectants do not kill C. auris, which can live on surfaces for weeks.
Many household disinfectants do not work well against the virus.
Boiling, freezing, adding chlorine or other disinfectant or letting water stand will not make it safe.
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