DISINFECTANT
/dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/
12 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DISINFECTANT
A substance that kills germs and/or viruses.
"The scalpels were soaked in disinfectant before the operation so disease wouldn't be spread."
Serving to kill germs or viruses.
"I washed repeatedly with a disinfectant soap but I still caught the flu."
Examples of DISINFECTANT in a Sentence
- "The scalpels were soaked in disinfectant before the operation so disease wouldn't be spread."
- "I washed repeatedly with a disinfectant soap but I still caught the flu."
Word Details
Is DISINFECTANT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISINFECTANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DISINFECTANT uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DISINFECTANT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | i | n | f | e | c | t | a | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISINFECTANT
100 words from the letters in DISINFECTANT
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How to Use DISINFECTANT in Word Games
DISINFECTANT is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISINFECTANT to find 100 additional valid words.