Where does “disinfectant” come from?
Disinfectant comes from French désinfectant, a derivative of désinfecter meaning to cleanse of infection.
disinfectant (English): Serving to kill germs or viruses; A substance...
Definitions
- Serving to kill germs or viruses; A substance...
Ancestry of “disinfectant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | désinfectant | disinfectant; present participle of désinfecter |