disinfectant

/dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/

noun

  1. 1

    A substance that kills germs and/or viruses.

    The scalpels were soaked in disinfectant before the operation so disease wouldn't be spread.

adjective

  1. 1

    Serving to kill germs or viruses.

    I washed repeatedly with a disinfectant soap but I still caught the flu.

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