Adjective

disinfectant

  1. Referring to something that contains a disinfectant or has the properties of a disinfectant.
    I washed repeatedly with a disinfectant soap but I still caught the flu.

Noun

Singular disinfectant

Plural disinfectants

disinfectant (plural disinfectants)

  1. A substance which kills germs and/or viruses.
    The scalpels were soaked in disinfectant before the operation so disease wouldn't be spread.
Category: English nouns

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Sun Feb 21 05:56:35 2010

Disinfectants are antimicrobial agents that are applied to non-living objects to destroy microorganisms, the process of which is known as disinfection. Disinfection is defined as: Cleaning an article of some or all of the pathogenic organisms which may cause infection Disinfectants should generally be distinguished from antibiotics that destroy microorganisms within the body, and from antiseptics, which destroy microorganisms on living tissue. Sanitizers are substances that reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level. One official and legal definition states that a sanitizer must be capable of killing 99.999%, known as a 5 log reduction, of a specific bacterial test population, and to do so within 30 seconds. The main difference between a sanitizer and a disinfectant is that at a specified use dilution, the disinfectant must have a higher kill capability for pathogenic bacteria compared to that of a sanitizer. Very few disinfectants and sanitizers can sterilize (the complete elimination of all microorganisms), and those that can depend entirely on their mode of application. Bacterial endospores are most resistant to disinfectants, however some viruses and bacteria also possess some tolerance.

French and English prisoners of World War I who came back from Germany being desinfected in a factory hall in Twente, Holland / Netherlands, 1919.

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Sat Feb 13 06:46:24 2010

What disinfectant to use after ringworm?
Q. My horse recently had ringworm which we got rid of thanks to athlete foot spray. I need to disinfect my girth etc to stop it spreading but I'm not sure what disinfectant to use. Is savlon enough or do I need something stronger?
Asked by K D - Thu Sep 11 18:19:11 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bleach everything.
Answered by Dreamer - Thu Sep 11 22:05:34 2008

What Disinfectant Sprays should I use when my little baby is sick?
Q. She is 11 months old and I would like to buy some kind of disinfectant spray to spray her toys, high chair ect. What is the best? Currently I am using Clorox disinfectant wipes, but I would like to buy a spray. Any suggestions?
Asked by BG - Fri Nov 3 22:04:18 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Clorox anywhere spray...it is safe to use on any surface, baby toys and it is safe even around food! Here is the link to their site, check it out:
Answered by **KELLEY** - Fri Nov 3 22:06:24 2006

Why is Clorox Bleach the only bleach that identifies itself as a disinfectant?
Q. Other store brands etc. define themselves as deodorizer but not disinfectant. They seem to have the same concentration of sodium hypochlorite. What gives?
Asked by Pa Pa - Thu Oct 9 04:25:38 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Although it can be used to disinfect some surfaces against some bacteria, it is not a disinfectant. It is an astringent, such as lemon juice and vinegar. Clorox appears to be the only one who wants to add this additional usage to its products advantages.
Answered by powerchair - Thu Oct 9 05:39:24 2008

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