disinfectant
noun
any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms.
disinfectants
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pluralof disinfectant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She said the overflowing and soiled bathrooms were so disgusting that she had to use the little money she had on her to purchase bleach and disinfectants for her family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Inside the amoeba, these pathogens can survive in a kind of safe shelter, shielded from disinfectants that would normally destroy them.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026
Over many decades, some bacteria have gradually become resistant to widely used antibiotics and disinfectants, creating serious challenges for medicine and public health.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 16, 2025
While most cleans rely on numerous solvents and disinfectants, for run-of-the-mill carpet stains Ben relies on the basics - using either washing powder or liquid and warm water.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
Father set down his box of ammonia and disinfectants.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
