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dis·in·fect·ant

disinfectant

 
pronunciation:
dIs ihn fek tnt
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part of speech: noun
definition: A disinfectant is something that kills germs. It is made from a mixture of chemicals.
The rooms in the hospital are cleaned with disinfectant.The vet sprayed the dog's paw with disinfectant to clean its wound.
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