infective
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn'fektɪv/🇺🇸 US/in'fektiv/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Capable of causing or transmitting infection
有传染性的;能感染他人的
n.
A person capable of spreading a disease to others
传染源(人)
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.infective agent病原体
- 2.infective period传染期
- 3.[infective] material[有感染性的]物质
Example Sentences
- 1.
The patient remained infective for several days after symptom onset.
- 2.
Medical staff must follow strict protocols when handling infective materials.