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BNC: 15912 COCA: 17170

disinfectant

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disinfectant /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/ noun
plural disinfectants
disinfectant
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/
noun
plural disinfectants
Learner's definition of DISINFECTANT
: a chemical substance that is used to kill harmful germs and bacteria : a substance that disinfects something消毒剂;杀菌剂
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BNC: 15912 COCA: 17170

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

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disinfectant was in 1837
BNC: 15912 COCA: 17170

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