🧼disinfectant

noun
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example Sentences

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

Synonyms

antiseptic, germicide, sanitizer, sterilizer

Antonyms

contaminant, pathogen

Collocations

use disinfectant, spray disinfectant, disinfectant solution, disinfectant wipe

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