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adjectivepreventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
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nounan agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
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Definition that contains disinfectant
- dip immerse in a disinfectant solution
- chlorine a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
- cl a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
- peroxide a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
- formalin a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
- lysol a clear oily brown solution of cresols in soap; used as an antiseptic and disinfectant
- phenol a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
- permanganate a dark purple salt of permanganic acid; in water solution it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic
- quaternary ammonium compound a compound derived from ammonium with hydrogen atoms replaced by organic groups; used as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and in drugs
- atomic number 17 a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)