Definitions

1. noun

A thing that is infective or infectious, especially a disease or a poisonous substance.

“The doctor warned us about the infectum that had been spreading rapidly in the area.”

2. adjective

Capable of spreading infection or disease.

“The infectum properties of the new substance made it highly regulated by authorities.”

3. verb

To make or become infective or infectious.

“The bacteria infectum the wound, causing a severe infection.”