desinfectante

Definitions of desinfectante
  1. noun
    an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
    synonyms: bactericida, germicida
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    types:
    hipoclorito de sodio
    an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
    type of:
    agente
    a substance that exerts some force or effect
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