Sterilant

Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈtɛɹiˈɫænt/

Sterilant (noun)

  1. A chemical or substance used to destroy all living microorganisms, including spores, on surfaces or in liquids.
  2. A product used in controlled processes to make equipment or materials free from microorganisms.

Examples

  • The sterilant kills all microbes on the surface.
  • All microbes are killed by the sterilant on the surface.