Disinfectant (Adjective)
Meaning
Preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hospital used a strong disinfectant to clean the operating room after each surgery.
- The doctor recommended using a disinfectant soap to wash your hands before handling food.
- The disinfectant properties of bleach made it a popular choice for cleaning surfaces in the kitchen.
- The nurse applied a disinfectant ointment to the wound to prevent infection from setting in.
- The company developed a new disinfectant spray that could kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on contact.