Disinfectant Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Disinfectant

Meaning 1 : preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

    Synonyms : bactericidal,  germicidal
Meaning 2 : an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

    Synonyms : antimicrobial,  antimicrobic,  germicide


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