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