An agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that disinfects by destroying, neutralizing, or inhibiting the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms.
(Source: AMHER)
preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys disease-carrying microorganisms
an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
