Disinfectant Meaning
/dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjServing to kill germs or viruses.
nounA substance that kills germs or viruses.
Sentence Examples
Effective use of disinfectant is an important subject in relation to infection control in hospitals.
Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The nurse sprayed ____ on the counter to kill all germs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Effective use of ____ is an important subject in relation to infection control in hospitals.
Word Origin & History
From disinfect + -ant, borrowed from French désinfectant.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""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."
— 2020 March 5, Christina Zdanowicz, “Here’s a list of disinfectants you can use against coronavirus”, in CNN, archived from the original on 23 Dec 2020:
"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."
— 2022 February 10, Abdul El-Sayed, “Canadian trucker protests are the latest example of Covid-19 absurdity”, in CNN, archived from the original on 22 Apr 2022:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The nurse sprayed ____ on the counter to kill all germs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Effective use of ____ is an important subject in relation to infection control in hospitals.