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disinfect vs disinfectant

disinfectant vs disinfect

disinfect is not a noun while disinfectant is a noun.

disinfect is not an adjective while disinfectant is an adjective.

disinfect is a verb but disinfectant is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disinfect No No Yes No
disinfectant Yes Yes No No
disinfect (noun) disinfectant (noun)
an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
disinfect (adjective) disinfectant (adjective)
preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
disinfect (verb) disinfectant (verb)
destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
Difference between disinfect and disinfectant

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