Definition of infect

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Infect (v. t.) To communicate to or affect with, as qualities or emotions, esp. bad qualities; to corrupt; to contaminate; to taint by the communication of anything noxious or pernicious..

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Disinfectant :: Disinfectant (n.) That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine..
Itchy :: Itchy (a.) Infected with the itch, or with an itching sensation..
Zymosis :: Zymosis (n.) A fermentation; hence, an analogous process by which an infectious disease is believed to be developed..
Quarantine :: Quarantine (n.) Specifically, the term, originally of forty days, during which a ship arriving in port, and suspected of being infected a malignant contagious disease, is obliged to forbear all intercourse with the shore; hence, such restraint or inhibition of intercourse; also, the place where infected or prohibited vessels are stationed..
Pathogene :: Pathogene (n.) One of a class of virulent microorganisms or bacteria found in the tissues and fluids in infectious diseases, and supposed to be the cause of the disease; a pathogenic organism; a pathogenic bacterium; -- opposed to zymogene..
Disinfect :: Disinfect (v. t.) To free from infectious or contagious matter; to destroy putrefaction; to purify; to make innocuous.
Smittlish :: Smittlish (a.) Infectious; catching.
Infectious :: Infectious (a.) Having qualities that may infect; communicable or caused by infection; pestilential; epidemic; as, an infectious fever; infectious clothing; infectious air; infectious vices..
Leperous :: Leperous (a.) Leprous; infectious; corrupting; poisonous.
Avignon Berry :: Avignon berry () The fruit of the Rhamnus infectorius, eand of other species of the same genus; -- so called from the city of Avignon, in France. It is used by dyers and painters for coloring yellow. Called also French berry..
Infected :: Infected (imp. & p. p.) of Infec.
Infecter :: Infecter (n.) One who, or that which, infects..
Miasma :: Miasma (n.) Infectious particles or germs floating in the air; air made noxious by the presence of such particles or germs; noxious effluvia; malaria.
Pestiduct :: Pestiduct (n.) That which conveys contagion or infection.
Bejaundice :: Bejaundice (v. t.) To infect with jaundice.
Infection :: Infection (n.) Sympathetic communication of like qualities or emotions; influence.
Reinfectious :: Reinfectious (a.) Capable of reinfecting.
Ichorhaemia :: Ichorhaemia (n.) Infection of the blood with ichorous or putrid substances.
Infectious :: Infectious (a.) Contaminating with illegality; exposing to seizure and forfeiture.
Canker :: Canker (v. t.) To infect or pollute; to corrupt.
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