Having a lethal effect upon germs
n. an agent that destroys or removes bacteria and other microorganisms. In medicine disinfectants are used to cleanse unbroken skin. An example is *cetrimide.
prevents and combats the spread of germs.
Substances that destroy micro-organisms, thus preventing them from causing infections. The name is usually applied to powerful chemicals that are also capable of destroying tissue and so are used only to sterilise inanimate surfaces. ANTISEPTICS are used to cleanse living tissues.... disinfectants
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