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disinfectant

noun

Definition of disinfectantnext
as in solvent

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Recent Examples of disinfectant Wipe up spills and splashes from the toilet’s exterior and the floor with a disinfectant and paper towels. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 This week in 1865, Joseph Lister became the first surgeon to perform an antiseptic operation with liberal use of carbolic acid (phenol) as a disinfectant. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026 Using a disinfectant on a surface still covered with grease, grime or chicken slime will keep the chemical from reaching — and killing — the germs underneath unless the surface is first thoroughly cleaned. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 As is so often the case, sunlight could be the best disinfectant. — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinfectant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfectant
  1. solvent
  2. soap
Noun
  • During fabrication, the materials are dissolved in a solvent and then crystallize as the solvent evaporates.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This ultra-portable pen contains 35 treatments, which rely on a simple formula consisting of alcohol solvent, copolymer, hydrogen peroxide, and water.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of solvent
Noun
  • Soap/Shampoo Residue While soap and shampoo don’t create dust themselves, their residue creates the perfect sticky place for dust particles to attach to.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Once all the debris has been removed, rinse the pan with water and thoroughly wash it with dish soap.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of soap

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“Disinfectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfectant. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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