Disinfectant

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /dɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

Definitions of disinfectant

noun a chemical substance used to kill harmful bacteria or viruses on surfaces

Example Sentences

A1 I use disinfectant to clean my kitchen counters.

A2 It is important to use disinfectant to kill germs on surfaces.

B1 The hospital uses a strong disinfectant to ensure cleanliness and safety.

B2 It is recommended to use a disinfectant spray on commonly touched surfaces.

C1 The laboratory follows strict protocols for using disinfectants to prevent contamination.

C2 Research has shown the effectiveness of certain disinfectants in eliminating viruses.

adjective describing the quality or characteristic of being able to disinfect

Example Sentences

A1 I use disinfectant wipes to clean my kitchen counters.

A2 The hospital uses disinfectant sprays to keep the rooms clean and germ-free.

B1 It is important to use a disinfectant solution to sanitize surfaces during flu season.

B2 The laboratory requires all equipment to be cleaned with a disinfectant solution before and after each use.

C1 The restaurant follows strict protocols for disinfectant cleaning to ensure food safety.

C2 The hotel uses industrial-grade disinfectant products to maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the property.

Examples of disinfectant in a Sentence

formal The hospital uses a strong disinfectant to clean all surfaces and prevent the spread of infections.

informal Make sure to use disinfectant wipes to clean your phone regularly.

slang I sprayed some disinfectant on that gross table before we sat down.

figurative She used kindness as a disinfectant to cleanse the negativity from the room.

Grammatical Forms of disinfectant

plural

disinfectants

comparative

more disinfectant

superlative

most disinfectant

present tense

disinfects

future tense

will disinfect

perfect tense

has disinfected

continuous tense

is disinfecting

singular

disinfectant

positive degree

disinfectant

infinitive

to disinfect

gerund

disinfecting

participle

disinfected

Origin and Evolution of disinfectant

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disinfectant' originated from the Latin word 'disinfectare', which means to cleanse from infection.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to refer to substances that prevent the spread of infection, the meaning of 'disinfectant' has evolved to include a wide range of products and methods used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.