Disinfector: meaning, definitions and examples

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disinfector

[ dɪsɪnˈfɛktər ]

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cleaning

A substance or agent that is used to disinfect surfaces, objects, or areas to kill or inactivate harmful microorganisms.

Synonyms

antiseptic, disinfectant, sanitizer

Examples of usage

The hospital uses a strong disinfector to clean the operating rooms.
I always carry a small disinfector in my bag to sanitize my hands when I'm out.

Translations

Translations of the word "disinfector" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinfetante

🇮🇳 कीटाणुनाशक

🇩🇪 Desinfektionsmittel

🇮🇩 desinfektan

🇺🇦 дезінфектор

🇵🇱 dezynfektor

🇯🇵 消毒剤 (shōdokuzai)

🇫🇷 désinfectant

🇪🇸 desinfectante

🇹🇷 dezenfektan

🇰🇷 소독제 (sodokje)

🇸🇦 مطهر

🇨🇿 dezinfektor

🇸🇰 dezinfektor

🇨🇳 消毒剂 (xiāodú jì)

🇸🇮 razkužilo

🇮🇸 sótthreinsandi

🇰🇿 дезинфектор

🇬🇪 დეზინფექტორი

🇦🇿 dezinfektor

🇲🇽 desinfectante

Word origin

The term 'disinfector' originated from the combination of 'disinfect' and the agent suffix '-or'. 'Disinfect' comes from the Latin word 'disinfectus', which means 'cleanse from infection'. The concept of disinfection has been crucial throughout history, especially in the medical field to prevent the spread of diseases.