Definitions for disinfectant
ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk təntdis·in·fec·tant

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. disinfectant, germicide, antimicrobic, antimicrobialadjective

   an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

2. bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidaladjective

   preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

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1. disinfectantnoun

   That which disinfects, especially an agent for killing or removing the microorganisms which cause infection. Commonly used disinfectants are chlorine, sodium hypochlorite solution, hydrogen peroxide, and alcohol.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disinfectantnoun

   A substance which kills germs and/or viruses.

2. disinfectantadjective

   Referring to something that contains a disinfectant or has the properties of a disinfectant.

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1. Disinfectant

   Disinfectants are chemical agents designed to inactivate or destroy microorganisms on inert surfaces. Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms, especially resistant bacterial spores; it is less effective than sterilization, which is an extreme physical or chemical process that kills all types of life. Disinfectants are generally distinguished from other antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics, which destroy microorganisms within the body, and antiseptics, which destroy microorganisms on living tissue. Disinfectants are also different from biocides — the latter are intended to destroy all forms of life, not just microorganisms. Disinfectants work by destroying the cell wall of microbes or interfering with their metabolism. Sanitizers are substances that simultaneously clean and disinfect. Disinfectants kill more germs than sanitizers. Disinfectants are frequently used in hospitals, dental surgeries, kitchens, and bathrooms to kill infectious organisms. Bacterial endospores are most resistant to disinfectants, but some fungi, viruses and bacteria also possess some resistance. In wastewater treatment, a disinfection step with chlorine, ultra-violet (UV) radiation or ozonation can be included as tertiary treatment to remove pathogens from wastewater, for example if it is to be discharged to a river or the sea where there body contact immersion recreations is practiced (Europe) or reused to irrigate golf courses (US). An alternative term used in the sanitation sector for disinfection of waste streams, sewage sludge or fecal sludge is sanitisation or sanitization.

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1. disinfectant

   A disinfectant is a chemical substance or compound that is used to kill or inactivate harmful microorganisms or pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, on non-living objects and surfaces to prevent the spread of infections or diseases. They are commonly used in healthcare settings and in household cleaning products.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disinfectantnoun

   that which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine

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1. Disinfectant

   Disinfectant was a popular anti-virus software program for the classic Macintosh operating system. It was originally released as freeware by John Norstad in 1988. New releases continued until the author retired the program in 1998, citing the new danger posed by macro viruses, which Disinfectant did not detect, and the inability of a single individual to possibly maintain a program that caught all of them.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of disinfectant in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of disinfectant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of disinfectant in a Sentence

1. Gianluca Foa:

   The Acqua di Rose is still one of our best-selling products; of course it's now used as an astringent toner and perfume rather than a disinfectant.

2. Mario Crippen:

   One person walks around handing it out so you got to wait until they come around to you to get a disinfectant wipe.

3. Paul Ryan:

   Let it all out -- get it all out there, cleanse the organization. I think we should disclose all this stuff. It’s the best disinfectant. Accountability, transparency, for the sake of the reputation of our institutions.

4. The Washington Post:

   Typically, such kits include a rubber mouthpiece to prevent cuts and burns, brass screens to filter contaminants and disinfectant wipes, according to Harm Reduction International.

5. Virginia Tech:

   The triggering event was very clearly the use of Flint River water without any corrosion control, had the corrosion control been in the water, disinfectant would have been higher, iron would have been lower, probably the outbreak would not have occurred.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=disinfectant
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=disinfectant
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Disinfectant
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disinfectant
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinfectant
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=disinfectant