sterilant en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈstɛɹɪlənt/
Etymology
Etymology tree English sterile Proto-Indo-European *-onts Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English sterilant From sterile + -ant.
Meanings
- Any substance used to sterilize something
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sterilants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |