disinfectant

noun

Definition of disinfectantnext
as in solvent

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Recent Examples of disinfectant Which ingredients raise health concerns Some of the most common disinfectant compounds carry trade-offs. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 Skip the Chlorine Bleach Chlorine bleach is a powerful disinfectant that has also traditionally been used in laundry to brighten whites. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Sunlight’s the best disinfectant, but these people are beyond being ideological opponents. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026 Products to Avoid Skip soap, detergent, and most harsh cleaners, such as ammonia, disinfectant wipes, and undiluted bleach, when tending to your bird bath. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinfectant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfectant
  1. solvent
  2. soap
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  • FLiBe is both a nuclear reactor coolant and a solvent for fertile or fissile materials.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • One example is hexane, which is the primary solvent that separates oil from crops.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of solvent
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  • The packages include food staples like rice, beans and cooking oil, as well as other items like soap, water purification tablets and solar lamps.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • Deaton notes that the best course of action for smaller infestations is to prune out the affected area to prevent the pests from spreading and treat the plant with insecticidal soap or a blast of soapy water.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
Definition of soap

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“Disinfectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfectant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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