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disinfectant in Malay

penyahkuman

/dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant in Malay: penyahkuman, disinfektan. In English, disinfectant means serving to kill germs or viruses.

Malay words for disinfectant

A substance which kills germs and/or viruses
penyahkuman, disinfektan

English meaning of disinfectant

  1. adjective Serving to kill germs or viruses.
  2. noun A substance that kills germs or viruses.

Full definition of disinfectant

disinfectant in a sentence

  • I washed repeatedly with a disinfectant soap but I still caught the flu.
  • The scalpels were soaked in disinfectant before the operation so disease wouldn't be spread.

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Questions about disinfectant in Malay

What is the meaning of disinfectant in Malay?
Disinfectant in Malay is penyahkuman, disinfektan.
Apakah maksud disinfectant dalam bahasa Melayu?
Disinfectant: penyahkuman, disinfektan.
What does disinfectant mean in English?
Disinfectant means serving to kill germs or viruses.

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