v. t.
When the infectious matter and the infectious matter and the odoriferous matter are one . . . then to deodorize is to disinfect. Ure. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which disinfects, especially an agent for killing or removing the microorganisms which cause infection. Commonly used disinfectants are
n. The act of disinfecting; purification from infecting matter. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, disinfects; an apparatus for applying disinfectants. [ 1913 Webster ]