disinfectant

n.

1.

That which disinfects, especially an agent for killing or removing the microorganisms which cause infection. Commonly used disinfectants are chlorine, sodium hypochlorite solution, hydrogen peroxide, and alcohol.

Noun	1.	disinfectant - an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease Synonyms: antimicrobial, antimicrobic, germicide
Adj.	1.	disinfectant - preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms Synonyms: bactericidal, germicidal

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