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