sterilant

[ ster-uh-luh nt ]
/ ˈstɛr ə lənt /

noun Chemistry.

a sterilizing agent.

Origin of sterilant

First recorded in 1940–45; sterile + -ant

British Dictionary definitions for sterilant

sterilant
/ (ˈstɛrɪlənt) /

noun

any substance or agent used in sterilization