Desinfektionsmittel

disinfectant

noun dez-in-fek-tsee-ONS-mit-tel Rare

Usage Note

Desinfektionsmittel is the substance used to kill pathogens on skin, surfaces, or instruments. Händedesinfektionsmittel (hand disinfectant) and Flächendesinfektionsmittel (surface disinfectant) are the main subtypes in clinical settings.

Examples

"Vor der Injektion wurde die Haut mit einem Desinfektionsmittel abgerieben."

Natural Translation

Before the injection, the skin was wiped with a disinfectant.

Literal Translation

Before the injection the skin was rubbed off with a disinfectant.

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