Infection Control Terms

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

adjective describing the quality or characteristic of being able to disinfect

• The hospital uses a strong disinfectant to clean all surfaces and prevent the spread of infections.
• Make sure to use disinfectant wipes to clean your phone regularly.
• I sprayed some disinfectant on that gross table before we sat down.
• She used kindness as a disinfectant to cleanse the negativity from the room.

adjective describing a person or thing that is wearing a mask or has its true identity concealed

• The masked figure entered the ballroom unnoticed.
• I saw a masked person at the party last night.
• The masked dude was totally incognito.
• His smile masked the pain he was feeling inside.