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That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine.

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  1. n. That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine.
  2. adj. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
  3. n. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
  4. That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine.
  5. That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes ofinfection, as chlorine.
  6. n:100 n. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease