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disinfectant (dis″in-fekĀ“tәnt) an agent that disinfects, usually referring to chemical substances such as mercury bichloride or phenol. Disinfectants are usually applied to inanimate objects since they are too strong to be used on living tissues. Chemical disinfectants are not always effective against spore-forming bacteria. See also antimicrobial and antiseptic. freeing from infection.
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