Disinfectant
[dɪsɪn'fekt(ə)nt] or ['dɪsɪn'fɛktənt]
Definition
(noun.) an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.
Editor: Segre--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine.
Edited by Janet
Examples
- For this reason chloride of lime is an excellent disinfectant of drainpipes. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- Chloride of lime when exposed to the air and moisture slowly gives off chlorine, and can be used as a disinfectant because the gas thus set free attacks germs and destroys them. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- Condy’s new disinfectant--permanganate of aluminum--is undoubtedly the best of the two for this purpose. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- As a disinfectant the solution should be sprinkled freely around the place or places to be disinfected. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Heat and sunshine are two of the best disinfectants. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- For general purposes, carbolic acid is one of the very best disinfectants, but must be used with caution, as it is a deadly poison except when very dilute. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
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