sterilant
noun
ster·il·ant ˈster-ə-lənt 
plural sterilants
: an agent used for sterilizing something: such as
a
: a substance or preparation (such as ethylene oxide gas or hydrogen peroxide) that destroys or inactivates all types of microorganisms
Note: Sterilants are often distinguished from disinfectants by being effective against dormant bacterial endospores.
The substance, a colorless gas, is used widely as a fumigant, sterilant, and pesticide …
R. Jeffrey Smith
R. Jeffrey Smith b
: an agent that makes a living organism incapable of reproduction
chemical insect sterilants
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In a conference call with reporters, NASA Glenn research aerospace engineer Marit Meyer said the existing product works on pre-hospital environments, after they are cleaned and wiped down, by depositing sterilant on surfaces. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 24 Apr. 2020 Another goal is to minimize the amount of sterilant the device uses to reduce costs without sacrificing effectiveness. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 24 Apr. 2020
Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 24 Apr. 2020 Another goal is to minimize the amount of sterilant the device uses to reduce costs without sacrificing effectiveness. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 24 Apr. 2020 Word History
First Known Use
1913, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
sterilant
noun
ster·il·ant ˈster-ə-lənt
: a sterilizing agent