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disinfectantOne entry found. Main Entry: dis·in·fec·tant Pronunciation: \-ˈfek-tənt\ Function: noun Date: 1837 : an agent that frees from infection; especially : a chemical that destroys vegetative forms of harmful microorganisms (as bacteria and fungi) especially on inanimate objects but that may be less effective in destroying spores
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