Any substance or process that is used primarily on non-living objects to kill germs, such as viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that can cause infection and disease. Most disinfectants are ha [..]

Anything that is designed to kill those organisms that are known to cause disease

1837, from French désinfectant (1816), noun use of present participle of désinfecter (see disinfect). From 1875 as an adjective.

Material used for killing germs, bacteria, or spores.

n. A substance used to destroy the germs of infectious diseases.

disenfectant (pop)

A chemical agent which is applied onto inanimate surfaces, for example chairs, to destroy germs.

compound that kills or inhibits bacterial growth, particularly applied to agents that are used on inanimate objects.

Chemical that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms that cause disease.

A disinfectant is a chemical used to kill microorganisms on surfaces such as toilets and bathroom floors. They are not food-safe chemicals and should not be used in place of sanitisers.

A chemical that kills bacteria. Check that surfaces are clean of grease, dirt and food before you use a disinfectant. Chemicals that kill bacteria are sometimes called germicides, bactericides or bioc [..]

(n) an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease(adj) preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

Any oxidant, including but not limited to chlorine, chlorine dioxide, chloramines, and ozone, that is added to water in any part of the treatment or distribution process and is intended to kill or ina [..]

A chemical or physical process that kills pathogenic organisms in water, air, or on surfaces. Chlorine is often used to disinfect sewage treatment effluent, water supplies, wells, and swimming pools [..]

A chemical or physical process that kills pathogenic organisms in water, air, or on surfaces. Chlorine is often used to disinfect sewage treatment effluent, water supplies, wells, and swimming pools.

A chemical used to kill germs.

Any substance or process that is used primarily on non-living objects to kill germs, such as viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that can cause infection and disease. Most disinfectants are harsh chemicals but sometimes heat or radiation may be used.

A substance:

an agent (chemical, heat, radiation) that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms in their vegetative state

A chemical that destroys vegetative forms of harmful microorganisms, but does not ordinarily kill bacterial spores. 2

is a chemical (commonly chlorine, chloramines or ozone) or a physical process (such as ultraviolet light) that kills unwanted microorganisms in drinking water.

Chemical used for disinfection.

Disinfectants are microbial control agents that are applied to non-living objects to destroy microorganisms living on them. For more detailed information, please refer to the Wikipedia article on disinfectant

an agent that kills all growing or vegetative forms of microorganisms, thus completely eliminating them from inanimate objects.

A substance used to purify water by removing or killing contaminants.

A chemical used for disinfecting, which kills bacteria. Surfaces must be clean of grease, dirt and food before using disinfectants.

  Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136, et seq.), a disinfectant is a product labeled to destroy or irreversibly inactivate infectious or other undesirabl [..]

A chemical that kills bacteria. Check that surfaces are clean of grease, dirt and food before you use a disinfectant. Chemicals that kill bacteria are sometimes called germicides, bactericides or biocides.

A TGA-registered disinfectant chemical product that is intended for use in disinfection of surfaces or medical devices.

[dis-in-fek-tuh nt] A chemical substance that is used to kill germs.

A substance used on inanimate objects that destroys bacteria, fungi, viruses and some bacterial spores depending on the level of the disinfectant and the contact time used. Disinfectants are classified as high, intermediate or low strengths.

Something, usually a chemical, that kills disease-causing microorganisms.

A chemical which reduces the level of bacteria to a safe level.

An oxidising agent (eg chlorine, chlorine dioxide, chloramines and ozone) that is added to water in any part of the treatment or distribution process and is intended to kill or inactivate pathogenic ( [..]

A product that is used on surfaces or medical equipment/devices which results in disinfection of the equipment/device. Disinfectants are applied only to inanimate objects. Some products combine a cleaner with a disinfectant.

A chemical used to disinfect. These are usually chemical in nature and are used in conjunction with detergents

 An agent that prevents and combats the spread of germs.

A chemical or physical agent that kills vegetative forms of microorganisms.

A chemical agent that is applied onto inanimate surfaces, for example chairs, to destroy germs. Disinfection

Disinfectants are substances which contain active ingredients that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Disinfectants have to be used at sufficiently strong concentrations and require suffici [..]

Any chemical or physical process used on objects that destroys more than 99% of unwanted micro organisms Disinfectants may not kill all spores, on inanimate surfaces. Descriptions of products of this [..]

a chemical or physical process that kills or inactivates pathogenic organisms in water.  Chlorine is the most commonly used disinfectant for recycled water, potable water supplies, wells, and swimm [..]

Agent that kills all growing or vegetative forms of microorganisms, eliminating them from inanimate items.