disinfectant
Translation
disinfectant, antiseptic
Examples
Use a strong disinfectant to clean the floor.
Use a strong disinfectant to clean the floor.
The smell of disinfectant filled the hospital.
The smell of disinfectant filled the hospital.
Grammar Patterns
a substance that destroys bacteria. Use a strong disinfectant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: antiseptic, sanitizer, germicide
Etymology
From the verb 'disinfect'. The '-ant' suffix creates a noun for an agent or substance that performs an action.
Memory Tips
It's the agent ('-ant') that does the 'disinfecting'.