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View definitions for disinfectant

disinfectant

adjective as in medical

noun as in antiseptic

noun as in chlorine

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noun as in cleaner

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noun as in deodorant

noun as in purifier

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noun as in refiner

noun as in refinery

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Example Sentences

The infection can—with copious amounts of disinfectant (bleach) and meticulous attention to detail—end there.

He stitched me up quickly, using a can of 7UP as disinfectant.

Jacob Mchangama argues that, for Akkari, the Danish tradition of free speech acted as a disinfectant.

I believe, as Justice Brandeis did, that sunlight is the best disinfectant.

Coombs ended by quoting U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis: “Sunlight is the best disinfectant.”

Years ago I investigated in the laboratory the popular notion that tobacco is a disinfectant.

The popular notions regarding sulphur as a disinfectant after diphtheria are erroneous.

Formalin is the best disinfectant for wall-paper unless the child has spat upon it—then use the bichloride.

The nurse should not touch the outside of the tub with infected articles while putting these in the disinfectant.

They rubbed disinfectant salves into their fungus-ridden hides.

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On this page you'll find 99 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to disinfectant, such as: hygienic, sterile, antibacterial, antibiotic, clean, and prophylactic.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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