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disinfectant

UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/
disinfectantnoun
disinfectants
pl
UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/
Translations
The hospital staff used a strong disinfectant to clean the operating room after each surgery.
Le personnel de l'hôpital a օգտագործé un désinfectant puissant pour nettoyer la salle d'opération après chaque intervention.
Definitions
A chemical substance used to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on surfaces to prevent infection.
The hospital staff used a strong disinfectant to clean the operating room after each surgery.
A product, often in liquid form, that is applied to surfaces to sanitize and reduce the risk of spreading disease.
She sprayed disinfectant on the kitchen counters to ensure they were free of germs.
Synonyms
cleanser
sanitizer
sterilizer
decontaminant
antiseptic
disinfectantadjective
more disinfectant
Comp.
most disinfectant
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tənt/
US
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɛk.tənt/
Translations
désinfectantS’emploie surtout pour qualifier un produit ou une substance.
The disinfectant spray was used to clean the surfaces in the hospital room.
Le spray désinfectant a été utilisé pour nettoyer les surfaces de la chambre d'hôpital.
Definitions
Having the property of destroying or inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms.
The disinfectant spray was used to clean the surfaces in the hospital room.
Synonyms
microbicidal
aseptic
sterilizing
sanitizing
antiseptic
antimicrobial
germicidal
bactericidal
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