disinfectant

noun
UK: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfektənt/
US: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfektənt/

  1. A chemical substance that kills bacteria and viruses on surfaces.

    1. Use disinfectant to clean the bathroom.
    2. The hospital staff used a strong disinfectant to prevent the spread of infection after the surgery.

Synonyms

germicide antiseptic sterilizer
disinfectant verb

  1. To clean something with a chemical substance that kills bacteria and viruses.

    1. I need to disinfectant the table after lunch.
    2. It's important to disinfectant surfaces regularly to prevent the spread of germs within vulnerable communities.
disinfectant adjective

  1. Having properties that kill bacteria and viruses.

    1. I use disinfectant wipes.
    2. The disinfectant spray is effective against a wide range of pathogens.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "disinfectant" is /ˌdɪsɪnˈfektənt/ in British English and /ˌdɪsɪnˈfektənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disinfectant": germicide, antiseptic, sterilizer.

Example usage of "disinfectant": "Use disinfectant to clean the bathroom.". More examples on the page.