Definition and Synonyms for Disinfect

Definition of Disinfect

1. Destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing Verb

Semanticaly linked words with "disinfect"

Lexical Analysis for "disinfect"

disinfectant
Noun
derivation
1
1. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
disinfection
Noun
derivation
1
1. treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
disinfectant
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
infect
Verb
antonym
1
1. contaminate with a disease or microorganism

Words Rhyme with disinfect

Etymology for disinfect

etymology disinfector
etymologically related disinfection
etymological origin of desinfecter
is derived from disinfected
is derived from disinfecting
is derived from disinfects