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disinfective
UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
Translations
disinfectives
pl
UK
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tɪv/
US
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɛk.tɪv/
Used, though rarely, to denote a substance that disinfects.
Synonyms
antiseptic agent
germicidal agent
more disinfective
Comp.
most disinfective
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktɪv/
The disinfective properties of the solution make it ideal for cleaning surfaces.
Дезинфицирующие свойства раствора делают его идеальным для очистки поверхностей.
Definitions
Pine oil was once a common household disinfective.
The disinfective solution was applied to the surfaces to ensure they were free from bacteria.