Assertion: disinfectant | /r/CapableOf | apply to inanimate objects
Facets:
value: to kill microorganisms
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Disinfectant, any substance, such as creosote or alcohol, applied to inanimate objects to kill microorganisms.
text: Antiseptics are applied to living skin or tissue to prevent infection, whereas disinfectants are applied to surfaces, equipment or other inanimate objects.