Disinfectant

Definitions

A substance that kills germs or viruses.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The scalpels were soaked in disinfectant before the operation so disease wouldn't be spread⟳.”

“"Using the correct⟳ disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread⟳ of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing," EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a statement.”

“Whether boarding an airplane with underwear on your face⟳ to protest⟳ mask requirements, injecting yourself with horse dewormer instead of a safe and effective vaccine or swallowing household disinfectants because the President of the United States unironically suggested that it might help⟳, the pandemic has amplified the frequency and tenor of ridiculous and sometimes alarming behavior.”

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