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disinfectant meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of disinfectant at MeaningMonkey.org. disinfectant meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DISINFECTANT noun
Definition of disinfectant (noun)
- an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
- synonyms: antimicrobial, antimicrobic, germicide
DISINFECTANT adjective
Definition of disinfectant (adjective)
- preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
- synonyms: bactericidal, germicidal
Source: Princeton University Wordnet