sterin

/ˈstɛrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of chemical used as a disinfectant.

“The hospital used a sterin solution to clean the equipment after the outbreak.”

2. noun

A chemical used in the production of certain plastics and resins.

“The factory uses sterin to produce the plastic components for the new car model.”

Synonyms

  • disinfectant
  • plasticizer

Antonyms

  • corrosive
  • decontaminant