1. Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
   - bactericidal, germicidal

1. An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
   - germicide, antimicrobic, antimicrobial

Derived forms: disinfectants

See also: antiseptic, disinfect

Type of: agent

Encyclopedia: Disinfectant

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