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Disinfectant

Yes, disinfectant is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does disinfectant mean?

noun

  1. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

adjective

  1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for disinfectant

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants4 / 8
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of disinfectant

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DISINFECTANT.

Words you can make from disinfectant

Unscramble DISINFECTANT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is disinfectant a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Disinfectant is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is disinfectant worth in Scrabble?

Disinfectant is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does disinfectant mean?

Disinfectant means: an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.