disinfectantnoun [ C or U ]uk /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tənt/ us /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.t̬ənt/
Examples from literature
- An odour of disinfectants pervaded the atmosphere.
- For this reason chloride of lime is an excellent disinfectant of drainpipes.
- He had also brought sundry disinfectants, and gave instructions about fumigating and disinfecting the yacht.
- There was a faint and not unpleasant smell of disinfectants.
- This substance, which is well known for its bleaching properties is a useful disinfectant.