殺菌剤 — meaning in English

English meaning

• antiseptic noun A substance applied to skin or wounds to stop the growth of germs and prevent infection.
• germicide noun An agent that kills pathogenic organisms; a disinfectant.

Senses

殺菌剤 is used for these senses in English:

• antiseptic (pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).
• fungicide A substance used to kill fungus, whether yeasts, molds, mildews, or mushrooms.
• germicide An agent that kills pathogenic organisms; a disinfectant.

antiseptic — full definition

1. noun A substance applied to skin or wounds to stop the growth of germs and prevent infection.
2. adj Preventing infection by stopping the growth of germs.