disinfectant
0 antonyms and opposites of disinfectant, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A chemical product used to kill germs on surfaces or objects.
How to use disinfectant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From disinfect plus the suffix -ant ("agent that does something"), following the French désinfectant.
Full origin of disinfectant →Frequently asked questions
What does “disinfectant” mean?
The word “disinfectant” means a chemical product used to kill germs on surfaces or objects. In plain terms, a cleaning product strong enough to kill germs, not just remove visible dirt.
How do you pronounce “disinfectant”?
“Disinfectant” is pronounced dihs-ihn-FEHK-tuhnt (/dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “disinfectant” in a sentence?
Here is “disinfectant” used in a sentence: “She wiped the table down with disinfectant after dinner.”
What part of speech is “disinfectant”?
Depending on how it is used, “disinfectant” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “disinfectant” come from?
The word “disinfectant” comes from French. From disinfect plus the suffix -ant ("agent that does something"), following the French désinfectant.
How many meanings does “disinfectant” have?
“Disinfectant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a chemical product used to kill germs on surfaces or objects.