disinfectant

Word parts

disinfect + -ant

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/

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• Hyphenation: dis‧in‧fec‧tant

Adjective

Positive disinfectant

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is a disinfectant, it kills germs or virus.

Noun

Singular disinfectant

Plural disinfectants

1. (countable) A disinfectant is a chemical substance that kills germs and viruses.

Related words

• disinfect