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disinfectant
noun dis·in·fec·tant \-ˈfek-tənt\
: a chemical substance that is used to kill harmful germs and bacteria : a substance that disinfects something
Full Definition of DISINFECTANT
: an agent that frees from infection; especially : a chemical that destroys vegetative forms of harmful microorganisms (as bacteria and fungi) especially on inanimate objects but that may be less effective in destroying spores
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First Known Use of DISINFECTANT
1837
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disinfectant
noun dis·in·fec·tant \ˌdi-sən-ˈfek-tənt\
Definition of DISINFECTANT for Kids
: something that kills germs
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