disinfected
Cleaned of pathogens
Disinfected describes something that has been treated to kill germs, bacteria, or other harmful microorganisms.
Surfaces, wounds, and water can all be disinfected: The nurse disinfected the cut before bandaging it.
Unlike sterilized, which implies total elimination of all microbial life, disinfected suggests reduction to safe levels.
Cleaned thoroughly or canceled
- cleansedFreed from dirt
- washedCleaned with water
- decontaminatedRemoved harmful substances from
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
pristine · immaculate · squeaky-clean · mopped · wiped · scoured · rinsed · polished
Free from microorganisms
- asepticFree from pathogens
- sanitaryFree of harmful microbes
- hygienicClean and disease-preventing
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
pathogen-free · purified · fumigated · irradiated · pasteurized · autoclaved
Chemical stain and germ killer
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- phenolAromatic hydroxyl compound
formaldehyde · isopropyl · ethanol · ozone · ammonia
Agent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- virucideAgent destroying viral pathogens
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- microbicideSubstance that kills microorganisms
sterilant · biocide · hospital-grade · surgical · clinical · operating-room · pre-operative · post-operative
scrubbed
Cleaned thoroughly or canceled
- cleansedFreed from dirt
- washedCleaned with water
- decontaminatedRemoved harmful substances from
spotless · pristine · immaculate · squeaky-clean · mopped · wiped · scoured · rinsed · polished · fresh
sterile
Free from microorganisms
uncontaminated · pathogen-free · purified · fumigated · irradiated · pasteurized · autoclaved
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
phenol · formaldehyde · isopropyl · ethanol · ozone · ammonia
germicide
Agent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- virucideAgent destroying viral pathogens
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
microbicide · sterilant · biocide · hospital-grade · surgical · clinical · operating-room · pre-operative · post-operative
countertop
Flat kitchen work surface
sink · floor · equipment · high-touch · workspace · gurney · kitchen · bathroom
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, cleanliness
- water qualitiesmurky, taste, odor, color, fresh
- sterile/germ-freesterile, aseptic, uncontaminated, pathogen-free, germ-free
- sterilesterile, germ-free, aseptic, decontaminated, autoclaved
- tidyneat, orderly, organized, tidied, uncluttered
- disinfectant wipesPre-soaked germicidal cloths
- disinfecting wipesMoist cloths that kill germs
- disinfectant sprayGerm-killing pressurized mist
- disinfection protocolsProcedures for eliminating harmful microbes
disinfect, disinfectant, disinfecting, disinfection, disinfects, disinfectants, disinfector