noun
- An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.
- synonyms: disinfectant, germicide, antimicrobial
adjective
- Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
- synonyms: antimicrobial
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