Disinfectant Definition & Meaning

disinfectant
adjective
  1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
noun
  1. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

"Disinfectant" in song lyrics

See how disinfectant is used in real songs:

  • "Both with wounds soothed by disinfectant"
    Muph & Plutonic — Wrong
  • "Got me looking for disinfectant"
    P.O.S. — Drumroll (We're All Thirsty)
  • "barn disinfectant"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "disinfectant"

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