disinfectant Definition
dis·in·fect·ant (dis′in fek′tənt)
adjective
disinfecting
Etymology: Fr désinfectant
noun
anything that disinfects; means for destroying harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.
disinfectant Usage Examples
Converse of object
- approve: Advice on approved disinfectants is available on the website or from the local Animal Health Office.
- select: For control select a disinfectant with proven activity against Salmonella.
- apply: Then use a soft brush or cloth to apply disinfectant ( Virkon S ) to all possible areas.
Adjective modifier
- virucidal: The Virkon S thermal fog system consists of: Virkon S the supreme broad spectrum virucidal disinfectant plus Virkon S fog enhancer.
- residual: The effect of insufficient disinfection is illustrated, together with the effects of high pH values causing reduced effectiveness of a residual disinfectant.
- mild: The hutch should be kept clean and cleaned at least once a week with a mild disinfectant.
- proven: A broad spectrum, proven activity disinfectant should be used.
- veterinary: There is a current UK scheme in place for veterinary disinfectants for use against pathogenic viruses.
- suitable: You will need to bring a suitable disinfectant with you.
Modifies a noun
- mat: All travelers to Fair Isle will be requested to stand on a disinfectant mat on arrival at the airstrip or pier.
- spray: To combat infection, Lister introduced disinfectant sprays during operations, these prevented bacteria from entering a wound.
- pad: RSPCA and MAFF had everything under control; Bill puts down a disinfectant pad up at our farm.
- bath: We then went onto a ship where we had to undress and get into a large and evil-smelling disinfectant bath.
- solution: How often should I change the disinfectant solution in my farm entrance foot dip baths?
Noun used with modifier
- peroxygen: For details please contact us R R S Hygiene Powerful peroxygen disinfectants.
- broad-spectrum: Use a broad-spectrum disinfectant active against viruses, bacteria, fungi and other pathogen organisms ( Virkon® S ).
- spectrum: The broad spectrum disinfectant Virkon S meets the needs.
- chemical: Chemical disinfectants may be supplied ready to use or may need accurate dilution to provide an appropriate solution.
- household: Do not add household disinfectants or other antiseptic agents to the cleaning water.
- skin: Virkon S may also be used as a skin disinfectant.
Browse dictionary entries near disinfectant
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- ‹ dishwater
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