infective
UK/ɪn'fektɪv/US/in'fektiv/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Capable of causing or transmitting infection
有传染性的，能感染的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinfect (in- 'into' + fect, the weakened fac 'put/make') + -ive = 'tending to put germs into.' Adjective beside infectious.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.infective agent病原体
- 2.infective period传染期
- 3.infective material传染性物质
Example Sentences
- 1.
The lab handles highly infective material.
- 2.
Patients are isolated during the infective period.