disinfectant
nounUK /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tənt/
US /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.tənt/
A liquid or spray that kills germs and makes things clean.
She wiped the table with disinfectant after her son was sick.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A substance used in hospitals to kill germs on surfaces and tools.
The nurse used a strong disinfectant on the medical tools.
3. Acting to destroy germs, as an adjective.
They used a disinfectant spray on the doorknobs.
4. A product added to water to make it safe to use.
The pool needs disinfectant to keep the water clean.