infectant

Translations

infectantnoun
infectants
pl
agent infectieux
The laboratory tests identified the infectant responsible for the outbreak.
Les analyses de laboratoire ont identifié l’agent infectieux responsable de l’épidémie.
Synonyms
infectious agent
infectious organism
infective agent
infectantadjective
Often used attributively; rarely gradable.
All infectant material must be disposed of in biohazard containers.
Tout matériel infectieux doit être jeté dans des conteneurs pour déchets biologiques.
Additional translations
infectantEmployé surtout dans un registre technique ou scientifique.

Definitions

infectantnoun
An agent, such as a microorganism or substance, that causes infection.
The laboratory tests identified the infectant responsible for the outbreak.
infectantadjective
Capable of causing infection; infectious.
All infectant material must be disposed of in biohazard containers.