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: bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidal
Definition: preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
Similar words: antiseptic
Definition: thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
Usage: doctors in antiseptic green coats; the antiseptic effect of alcohol; it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities