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sterilant

[ ster-uh-luhnt ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a sterilizing agent.


sterilant

/ ˈstɛrɪlənt /

noun

  1. any substance or agent used in sterilization


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sterilant1

First recorded in 1940–45; sterile + -ant

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