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disinfectant Definition

dis·in·fect·ant (dis′in fektənt)

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.