disinfectant

noun

dis·in·fec·tant ˌdis-in-ˈfek-tənt How to pronounce disinfectant (audio)

plural disinfectants

: an agent used to disinfect something

especially : a chemical agent that is used especially on hard surfaces and in water (such as drinking water or wastewater) to destroy, inactivate, or significantly reduce the concentration of pathogens (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi)

Note: Common chemical disinfectants include chlorine, calcium and sodium hypochlorite, iodophor, phenol, ethanol, and quaternary ammonium compounds. Disinfectants are often distinguished from sterilants by having reduced effectiveness against dormant bacterial endospores.

Example Sentences

They use a strong disinfectant on the medical equipment. Clean the area with disinfectant.

Recent Examples on the Web Surprisingly enough, the village streets look quite clean with the acidity of the tomato acting as a disinfectant.

Lea Lane, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 About six months after opening, hydrogen peroxide loses almost all of its efficacy as a disinfectant, according to Healthline.

Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 27 Apr. 2022 Cleaning with soap and water will undoubtedly remove the superficial nasties on your household toys, but to actively kill germs, sanitize toys with a disinfectant.

Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 Public bathrooms tout regular spray-downs with disinfectant.

Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 7 July 2022 With over 79,000 reviews on Amazon, this tried and true disinfectant wipe from Lysol is an easy-to-grab solution for all your germ-fighting needs.

Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 Those were the days of hunting down hand sanitizer, spraying groceries with disinfectant and listening to then-Governor Andrew Cuomo’s rasping voice on the morning and evening news.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022 Wash your hands often throughout the day, launder your face masks in hot water, and cleanse your ear buds and your phone with a disinfectant wipe.

Laken Brooks, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2021 For overall cleanliness, a disinfectant wipe can swipe germs from such high-touch areas as the remote control, door handles and light switches.

Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2021 See More

Medical Definition

disinfectant 1 of 2

noun

dis·in·fec·tant -ˈfek-tənt How to pronounce disinfectant (audio)

: an agent (as a chemical or ultraviolet light) that destroys, inactivates, or significantly reduces the concentration of pathogens (as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) especially on hard surfaces and in water (as drinking water or wastewater)

also : a preparation or formulation containing one or more disinfectants along with additional additives (as water and fragrance)

disinfectant

2 of 2

adjective

: serving or tending to disinfect : suitable for use in disinfecting

单词	disinfectants
释义	disinfectant noun dis·in·fec·tant ˌdis-in-ˈfek-tənt plural disinfectants : an agent used to disinfect something especially : a chemical agent that is used especially on hard surfaces and in water (such as drinking water or wastewater) to destroy, inactivate, or significantly reduce the concentration of pathogens (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) Note: Common chemical disinfectants include chlorine, calcium and sodium hypochlorite, iodophor, phenol, ethanol, and quaternary ammonium compounds. Disinfectants are often distinguished from sterilants by having reduced effectiveness against dormant bacterial endospores. Example Sentences They use a strong disinfectant on the medical equipment. Clean the area with disinfectant. Recent Examples on the Web Surprisingly enough, the village streets look quite clean with the acidity of the tomato acting as a disinfectant. Lea Lane, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 About six months after opening, hydrogen peroxide loses almost all of its efficacy as a disinfectant, according to Healthline. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 27 Apr. 2022 Cleaning with soap and water will undoubtedly remove the superficial nasties on your household toys, but to actively kill germs, sanitize toys with a disinfectant. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 Public bathrooms tout regular spray-downs with disinfectant. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 7 July 2022 With over 79,000 reviews on Amazon, this tried and true disinfectant wipe from Lysol is an easy-to-grab solution for all your germ-fighting needs. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 Those were the days of hunting down hand sanitizer, spraying groceries with disinfectant and listening to then-Governor Andrew Cuomo’s rasping voice on the morning and evening news. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022 Wash your hands often throughout the day, launder your face masks in hot water, and cleanse your ear buds and your phone with a disinfectant wipe. Laken Brooks, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2021 For overall cleanliness, a disinfectant wipe can swipe germs from such high-touch areas as the remote control, door handles and light switches. Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1837, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition disinfectant noun dis·in·fec·tant ˌdi-sᵊn-ˈfek-tənt : something that kills germs Medical Definition disinfectant 1 of 2 noun dis·in·fec·tant -ˈfek-tənt : an agent (as a chemical or ultraviolet light) that destroys, inactivates, or significantly reduces the concentration of pathogens (as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) especially on hard surfaces and in water (as drinking water or wastewater) also : a preparation or formulation containing one or more disinfectants along with additional additives (as water and fragrance) Note: Common chemical disinfectants include chlorine, calcium and sodium hypochlorite, iodophor, phenol, ethanol, and quaternary ammonium compounds. Disinfectants are often distinguished from sterilants by having reduced effectiveness against dormant bacterial endospores. disinfectant 2 of 2 adjective : serving or tending to disinfect : suitable for use in disinfecting disinfectants noun plural of disinfectant as in solvents Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance solvents detergents cleaners purifiers cleansers soaps shampoos scrubs
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disinfectant

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