sterilant
/ˈstɛrələnt/
noun
- A substance or agent used to destroy all microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and spores, on surfaces or objects.
- Some sterilants are too harsh for use on skin and are only for equipment.
- Before the experiment, the lab technician applied a sterilant to the workbench.
- The hospital uses a powerful sterilant to clean surgical instruments.
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