disinfectant
UK/dɪsɪn'fekt(ə)nt/US/.disin'fektәnt/
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Definitions
n.
A substance used to kill germs and bacteria
消毒剂，杀菌剂
adj.
Having germ-killing properties
消毒的，杀菌的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddis- (reverse) + infect (in- 'into' + fect 'make/put') + -ant = 'an agent that un-does an infection.' Points to the verb disinfect.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.household disinfectant家用消毒剂
- 2.disinfectant spray消毒喷雾
- 3.disinfectant wipes消毒湿巾
Example Sentences
- 1.
Wipe the surface with disinfectant before preparing food.
- 2.
Hospitals use strong disinfectant solutions on the floors.