adjective
preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
• Syn: ↑bactericidal, ↑disinfectant
• Similar to: ↑antiseptic
• Derivationally related forms: ↑germicide, ↑disinfectant (for: ↑disinfectant), ↑disinfect (for: ↑disinfectant), ↑bactericide (for: ↑bactericidal)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.