/dɪsɪnfɛˈktʌnts/ - [disinfektunts] -
We found 3 definitions of disinfectants from 2 different sources.
NounPlural: disinfectants |
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disinfectant - an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease | ||
germicide, antimicrobic, antimicrobial | ||
agent an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents" | ||
cetrimide a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant |