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disinfectant
dis·in·fec·tant D0271800 (dĭs′ĭn-fĕk′tənt)n. An agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that is applied to inanimate objects to destroy, neutralize, or inhibit the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms.adj. Serving to disinfect.disinfectant (ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt) n (Chemistry) an agent that destroys or inhibits the activity of microorganisms that cause diseasedis•in•fect•ant (ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk tənt)
n. 1. any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms. adj. 2. serving as a disinfectant. [1830–40; < French] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  disinfectant - an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry diseaseantimicrobial, antimicrobic, germicideagent - a substance that exerts some force or effectcetrimide - a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectantsodium hypochlorite - an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant | | Adj. | 1. |  disinfectant - preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganismsbactericidal, germicidalantiseptic - thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms; "doctors in antiseptic green coats"; "the antiseptic effect of alcohol"; "it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities" |
disinfectantnoun antiseptic, sterilizer, germicide, sanitizer Salt is a natural disinfectant.Translationsdisinfect (disinˈfekt) verb to destroy disease- causing germs in. This sink should be disinfected regularly. 消毒 给...消毒ˌdisinˈfectant noun a substance that destroys germs. 消毒劑 消毒剂See disinfectant
disinfectant
disinfectant, agent that destroys disease-causing microorganisms and their spores. Disinfectants, or germicides, are sometimes considered to be substances applied to inanimate bodies, whereas antisepticsantiseptic,
agent that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the external surfaces of the body. Antiseptics should generally be distinguished from drugs such as antibiotics that destroy microorganisms internally, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms
..... Click the link for more information. , not so potent, are agents that kill microbes on living things. Mercuric chloride, carbolic acid (phenol), and chlorinated lime and other chlorine releasing compounds are disinfectants used on contaminated objects. Formaldehyde and some other disinfectants suitable for use in sprays are also used as deodorants and as airborne disinfectants, or fumigants, in large enclosed spaces. Certain substances such as mercury toluene sulfonanilide are used for disinfecting seeds to protect against soilborne plant diseases. Some disinfectants, especially chlorine and chlorine compounds, are also used as preservatives for leather and other materials. In weaker solutions some disinfecting chemicals may be used on the skin. Disinfection of contaminated objects can also be accomplished by boiling, where appropriate.disinfectant[‚dis·ən′fek·tənt] (materials) A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms but not bacterial spores. disinfectant an agent that destroys or inhibits the activity of microorganisms that cause disease disinfectant
disinfectant [dis″in-fek´tant] 1. freeing from infection or infection-producing organisms.2. an agent that does this. Heat and certain other physical agents such as live steam can be disinfectants, but in common usage the term is reserved for chemical substances such as mercury bichloride or phenol. Disinfectants are usually applied to inanimate objects since they are too strong to be used on living tissues. Chemical disinfectants are not always effective against spore-forming bacteria.dis·in·fec·tant (dis'in-fek'tănt), 1. Capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms or inhibiting their growth activity. 2. An agent that possesses this property. disinfectant (dĭs′ĭn-fĕk′tənt)n. An agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that destroys, neutralizes, or inhibits the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms.adj. Serving to disinfect.dis·in·fec·tant (dis-in-fek'tănt) 1. Capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms or inhibiting their growth. 2. An agent that possesses the capacity to disinfect. disinfectant a chemical agent used for the DISINFECTION of inanimate objects.antiseptic An agent that kills or prevents the growth of bacteria. This term is generally restricted to agents that are sufficiently non-toxic for superficial application to living tissues. These include the preservatives for eye drops and contact lens solutions. Examples of antiseptics are alcohol, benzalkonium chloride, cetrimide, chlorbutanol, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, thimerosal (or thiomersalate). Other agents that are too toxic to be applied to living tissues are called disinfectants and are used to sterilize instruments and apparatus. See disinfection; ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid; neutralization; sterilization.dis·in·fec·tant (dis-in-fek'tănt) Agent capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms or inhibiting their growth activity. disinfectant
Related to disinfectant: antisepticSynonyms for disinfectantnoun antisepticSynonyms- antiseptic
- sterilizer
- germicide
- sanitizer
Synonyms for disinfectantnoun an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry diseaseSynonyms- antimicrobial
- antimicrobic
- germicide
Related Words- agent
- cetrimide
- sodium hypochlorite
adj preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganismsSynonymsRelated Words |