disinfector
Device killing pathogens
A disinfector is a person or device that disinfects—that eliminates harmful microorganisms from surfaces, instruments, or spaces.
The term appears most often in institutional contexts: The hospital hired additional disinfectors during the outbreak.
As a device, it typically refers to equipment that sterilizes through heat, chemicals, or UV light.
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- UV lampInvisible radiation emitter
- spray bottlePump vessel for misting
- foggerVapor-dispensing apparatus
- wipesRubs clean
swab · mop · sprayer · steam cleaner · air purifier · HEPA filter · nebulizer
Medical-grade antimicrobial compound
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- phenolAromatic hydroxyl compound
formaldehyde · alcohol · bleach · Lysol · Dettol · chlorine dioxide · thymol
Cleanse of pathogens
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
- fumigatePurge pests using gas
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- wipe downClean by rubbing
mist · fog · irradiate · pasteurize · treat · flush · soak · immerse
Medical treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- food processingIndustrial ingredient transformation
water treatment · healthcare facility · dental office · cleanroom · morgue · ambulance · public restroom · veterinary clinic
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- UV lampInvisible radiation emitter
- spray bottlePump vessel for misting
- foggerVapor-dispensing apparatus
wipes · swab · mop · sprayer · steam cleaner · air purifier · HEPA filter · nebulizer
chlorhexidine
Medical-grade antimicrobial compound
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
phenol · formaldehyde · alcohol · bleach · Lysol · Dettol · chlorine dioxide · thymol
sanitize
Cleanse of pathogens
- decontaminateRemove harmful substances
- fumigatePurge pests using gas
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
wipe down · mist · fog · irradiate · pasteurize · treat · flush · soak · immerse · contact time
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
food processing · water treatment · healthcare facility · dental office · cleanroom · morgue · ambulance · public restroom · veterinary clinic · swimming pool
pathogen
Disease-causing microorganism
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- fungusSpore-bearing organism
spore · microorganism · germ · mold · mildew · biofilm · contamination · microbe · parasite · yeast
- neat freaksneat freak, clean freak, perfectionists, perfectionist, germaphobe
- cleanerscleaner, cleaners, maids, maid, detergent
disinfectorcontaminant
Substance that pollutes
contaminator · infector · pollutant · pathogen · disease vector
- disinfectant wipesPre-soaked germicidal cloths
- disinfectant sprayGerm-killing pressurized mist
- disinfection protocolsProcedures for eliminating harmful microbes
disinfect, disinfectant, disinfection, disinfects, disinfectants, disinfectors