Ontological Term Details

Compound
FDB000753 (Ethanol)
Term
Disinfectant
Definition
A chemical substance that kills or inhinits the growth of microorganisms, and used to sanitize objects.
Parent Term
Antimicrobial agent
Parent Definition
A chemical substance used to destroy or control uwanted microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria and algae.
Other Compounds Mapped to 'Disinfectant'
  • FDB009356 (Enzymes, bacterial)
  • FDB000893 (Phenol)
  • FDB009445 (Formaldehyde)
  • FDB013485 (Zinc chloride)
  • FDB000753 (Ethanol)
  • FDB009011 (Beechwood, creosote (fagus spp.))
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