1. substances that destroy or prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms
Usage: plural form of disinfectant

Examples

• The hospital uses powerful disinfectants to clean operating rooms.
• Many household disinfectants contain bleach or alcohol.
• During the pandemic, stores ran out of disinfectants quickly.
• The janitor applied disinfectants to all the door handles.
• These disinfectants are effective against bacteria and viruses.
• Always read the labels on disinfectants before using them.
• The laboratory requires special disinfectants for equipment cleaning.