Lysol (Noun)
Meaning
A clear oily brown solution of cresols in soap; used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor applied Lysol to the wound to prevent infection from setting in.
- Lysol was commonly used in hospitals to disinfect medical equipment and surfaces.
- The nurse wiped down the operating table with Lysol before the procedure began.
- The doctor instructed the patient to use Lysol to clean the area around the stitches.
- Lysol was applied to the cuts and scrapes to help prevent the spread of infection.