infective

/ɪnˈfɛktɪv/
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Definitions of infective
  1. adjective
    caused by infection or capable of causing infection
    “viruses and other infective agents”
    “a carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease”
    synonyms: infectious
    infected, septic
    containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
  2. adjective
    able to cause disease
    “infective agents”
    synonyms: morbific, pathogenic
    unhealthful
    detrimental to good health
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