Question

What is the definition of disinfectant?

Answer 1

Disinfectant:

A microbial activity by a substance that destroys or prevents growth or inhibits the activity of the microbes is basically a disinfectant.

A detailed description of the disinfectant is given below:

1. A chemical that prevents the growth of microorganisms or kills them.
2. These are applied to the floor, drainage system, and instruments.
3. In comparison with antiseptic, the chemical concentration is greater. For example, $0.2\raisebox{1ex}{$°$}\!\left/ \!\raisebox{-1ex}{$°$}\right.$ phenol act as an antiseptic and $1\raisebox{1ex}{$°$}\!\left/ \!\raisebox{-1ex}{$°$}\right.$phenol act as a disinfectant.