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disinfective
UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
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disinfective
noun
disinfectives
pl
UK
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tɪv/
US
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɛk.tɪv/
Used, though rarely, to denote a substance that disinfects.
désinfectant
Pine oil was once a common household disinfective.
L’huile de pin était autrefois un désinfectant ménager courant.
Synonyms
antiseptic agent
germicidal agent
bactericide
decontaminant
sterilizer
sanitizer
germicide
antiseptic
disinfectant
disinfective
adjective
more disinfective
Comp.
most disinfective
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UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
désinfectant
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.
Synonyms
sanitizing
cleansing
purifying
antiseptic
sterilizing
Definitions
disinfective
noun
A substance or agent that disinfects; a disinfectant.
Pine oil was once a common household disinfective.
disinfective
adjective
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.
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