Noun
- 1. disinfectant, germicide, antimicrobic, antimicrobial, agent
- usage: an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
Adjective
- 1. bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidal, antiseptic (vs. septic)
- usage: preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
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