Synonyms: disinfectant, antimicrobial, antimicrobic, germicide
Definition: an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
Similar words: agent
Definition: a substance that exerts some force or effect
Synonyms: antimicrobial, antimicrobic
Definition: capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Similar words: healthful
Definition: conducive to good health of body or mind
Usage: a healthful climate; a healthful environment; healthful nutrition; healthful sleep; Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance