disinfectant

noun

Definition of disinfectantnext
as in solvent

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Recent Examples of disinfectant Hypochlorous acid is a gentle, pH-neutral surface disinfectant with anti-inflammatory properties. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 Use a mild soap or a food-safe antibacterial or disinfectant wipe to clean the interior. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for disinfectant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfectant
  1. solvent
  2. soap
Noun
  • But even some Republicans have expressed openness to tax hikes to keep Social Security’s trust fund solvent.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The system brings together the electrodes, a redox mediator, the solvent environment, and the operating configuration.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of solvent
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  • Two containers of soap and one bottle of sanitizer lacked the common name of the chemical.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • An employee handled dirty dishes and then cleaned dishes without washing their hands, and handwashing sinks in the dish room and bar did not have soap available at the time of inspection.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of soap

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