disinfective

UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/

Translations

disinfectivenoun
disinfectives
pl
UK
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tɪv/
US
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɛk.tɪv/
Used, though rarely, to denote a substance that disinfects.
Pine oil was once a common household disinfective.
L’huile de pin était autrefois un désinfectant ménager courant.
disinfectiveadjective
more disinfective
Comp.
most disinfective
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
The disinfective solution was applied to the surfaces to ensure they were free from bacteria.
La solution désinfectante a été appliquée sur les surfaces pour s’assurer qu’elles étaient exemptes de bactéries.

Definitions

disinfectivenoun
A substance or agent that disinfects; a disinfectant.
Pine oil was once a common household disinfective.
disinfectiveadjective
Having the property of destroying or inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms.
The disinfective solution was applied to the surfaces to ensure they were free from bacteria.