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disinfectant

UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

Translations

disinfectantnoun
disinfectants
pl
UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/
дезинфицирующее средство
The hospital uses a strong disinfectant to clean the operating rooms.
Больница использует сильное дезинфицирующее средство для уборки операционных.
Synonyms
cleanser
sanitizer
sterilizer
decontaminant
antiseptic
disinfectantadjective
more disinfectant
Comp.
most disinfectant
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tənt/
US
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɛk.tənt/
The disinfectant solution was used to clean the surfaces.
Дезинфицирующий раствор использовался для очистки поверхностей.
Synonyms
microbicidal
aseptic
sterilizing
sanitizing
antiseptic
antimicrobial
germicidal
bactericidal

Definitions

disinfectantnoun
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.
disinfectantadjective
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.
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