disinfectant

noun

Definition of disinfectantnext
as in solvent

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Recent Examples of disinfectant Hypochlorous acid is a gentle, pH-neutral surface disinfectant with anti-inflammatory properties. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 Use a mild soap or a food-safe antibacterial or disinfectant wipe to clean the interior. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 Wipe up spills and splashes from the toilet’s exterior and the floor with a disinfectant and paper towels. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 This week in 1865, Joseph Lister became the first surgeon to perform an antiseptic operation with liberal use of carbolic acid (phenol) as a disinfectant. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinfectant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfectant
  1. solvent
  2. soap
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  • But even some Republicans have expressed openness to tax hikes to keep Social Security’s trust fund solvent.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The system brings together the electrodes, a redox mediator, the solvent environment, and the operating configuration.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of solvent
Noun
  • The back hand wash sink soap dispenser appears to have dead batteries.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Tips To Keep Your Sink Clean Longer Rinse the sink after every use to get rid of food debris that can cause odors, get rid of soap scum, and reduce staining.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of soap

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“Disinfectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfectant. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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