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Lysoform

Lysoform

9.5
A disinfectant made from liquid soap and formaldehyde used to kill germs
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Lysoform
  • The laboratory was disinfected using Lysoform before any procedures began.

Examples

  • The doctor recommended using Lysoform to clean the wound.

  • It's important to handle Lysoform carefully due to its formaldehyde content.

  • Historically, hospitals relied on Lysoform to maintain sterile environments.

  • I always keep Lysoform in my first aid kit.

  • Hospitals often use Lysoform as a disinfectant to ensure patient safety.

  • Before surgery, the staff disinfected the room with Lysoform to eliminate germs.

  • You can apply Lysoform to sanitize surfaces in the kitchen.

Synonyms

Lysol
vsLysoform
  • Specialized
6 3.9

A liquid cleaning product used to kill germs on surfaces like tables and counters

uses formaldehyde with soap rather than cresol based ingredients

Surface Forms

Lysoform singular
Lysoforms plural

Etymology

The word Lysoform mixes the old Greek part lyso- meaning 'to loosen' or 'break down' with form from 'formaldehyde'. So the name tells you what it does: it 'breaks down' germs and contains formaldehyde, which is why it is used as a disinfectant.