Meanings
nouncontact time (countable and uncountable, plural contact times)
plural contact times
- countableuncountableThe duration required for a disinfectant to remain on a surface in order to effectively eliminate microorganisms.
Synonyms: disinfectant time, dwell time
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe duration required for a disinfectant to remain on a surface in order to effectively eliminate microorganisms.
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contact time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contact%20time
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“contact time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contact%20time. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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