disinfectantnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tənt/us/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.t̬ənt/a substance that contains chemicals that kill bacteria and is used especially for cleaning surfaces in toilets and kitchens
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Cleaning agents
- abrasive
- biological
- bleach
- cleaner
- cleanser
- denatured alcohol
- descale
- dip
- dish detergent
- dish soap
- germicide
- laundry detergent
- non-bio
- shower gel
- soap
- soapy
- spirit
- toilet soap
- washing powder/liquid
- washing-up liquid
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Examples from literature
- An odour of disinfectants pervaded the atmosphere.
- For this reason chloride of lime is an excellent disinfectant of drainpipes.
- He had also brought sundry disinfectants, and gave instructions about fumigating and disinfecting the yacht.
- There was a faint and not unpleasant smell of disinfectants.
- This substance, which is well known for its bleaching properties is a useful disinfectant.