disinfectant

== English == === Etymology === From disinfect +‎ -ant, borrowed from French désinfectant. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ === Adjective === disinfectant (not comparable) Serving to kill germs or viruses. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === disinfectant (countable and uncountable, plural disinfectants) A substance that kills germs or viruses. ==== Derived terms ==== disinfectant time sunlight is the best disinfectant ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== antiseptic or antibiotic (when used on living organisms)