disinfectant spray

[/ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt spreɪ/]
nounpl: disinfectant sprays
spray desinfetante
1. A liquid chemical substance in aerosol or pump spray form designed to kill or eliminate germs, bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on surfaces
I used disinfectant spray to clean the kitchen counters after preparing raw chicken.
Usei spray desinfetante para limpar as bancadas da cozinha depois de preparar frango cru.
2. A commercial cleaning product typically used for household sanitation and hygiene purposes
The disinfectant spray effectively killed 99.9% of germs on the bathroom surfaces.
O spray desinfetante eliminou efetivamente 99,9% dos germes nas superfícies do banheiro.
The use of disinfectant spray increased significantly in both Brazil and the United States following the COVID-19 pandemic. In Brazil, brands like Lysol and domestic equivalents became household staples. The product is commonly used in homes, offices, schools, and public spaces. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the term 'spray desinfetante' is universally understood, though some regions may prefer 'desinfetante líquido' for liquid versions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disinfectantantibacterial spraysanitizing spraygermicide spraycleaner spray
Antonyms / Antônimos
contaminatorpollutant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
spray desinfetante
Most common term used throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
desinfetante em spray
Alternative word order commonly used
São Paulo
spray antibacteriano
Sometimes used interchangeably, though less specific
Portugal
spray desinfetante
Same term used in Portugal, though 'desinfetante' is the standard spelling in European Portuguese

Related Words

disinfectionsanitizerantibacterialgermicidesterilizationhygieneantiseptic

Related Idioms & Phrases

spray it down
give it a spritz of disinfectant
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